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The Rotary Club of Gilroy on June 12 launched the first phase of its new program, “Trees to Read Under,” by delivering 390 new books to Gilroy school libraries. The program is funded through an Amazon Web Services grant.  “Trees to Read Under” is a...

A man’s body was discovered during an investigation into a recreational vehicle fire early March 14 in Gilroy, police said. The man’s remains were found by detectives in the RV after crews extinguished the blaze in an alleyway in the 7200 block of Rosanna Street,...

Day Road sidewalk could save a life It is time we address the lack of a sidewalk on Day Road leading from Monterey Highway to Christopher High School on Santa Teresa Road. The only articles you have written addressing issues around Christopher High School is...

Women account for only 13% of sworn police officer positions across the country, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics. That percentage is about the same with the Gilroy Police Department, which has eight sworn female officers in the 65-officer department. The number of non-sworn...

The teen drama and cafeteria politics of North Shore High School come to life at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse as South Valley Civic Theater launches their production of "Mean Girls," opening Feb. 21. The show features a cast of 25 local performers ages 14-18,...

After 16 years in the wine business, John and Carolyn Aver of Aver Family Vineyards in San Martin are closing out a fast-paced chapter.  The couple, who operated a tasting room on the grounds of their home off Watsonville Road for much of that time,...

A social media threat late Wednesday night caught the attention of Gilroy Police, who determined by Thursday morning the fears of a potential school shooting were unfounded. Late in the evening of Dec. 12, an unknown person posted photos of rifles on Snapchat and made...

The motorcyclist was “driving at a rate of speed in which he was unable to safely stop for traffic ahead,” reads the press release. The front of the Yamaha collided with the rear of the Silverado, causing the driver of the motorcycle to be ejected into the northbound lanes of U.S. 101.

Shawna Freels is retiring as Gilroy’s city clerk after 14 years at the helm. Freels announced her intentions to the city council in a letter on March 22. Her last day with Gilroy is April 16. “I value the support and encouragement of each City Council...

A Gilroy man suspected of a homicide in Milpitas last weekend was found dead in a hotel room Wednesday night, according to police.