Editorial: Justice and unity will combat hate crimes
In recent years, hate crimes have risen to alarming levels across the globe, revealing a disturbing undercurrent of prejudice, division and intolerance that threatens the social fabric of our communities. These crimes, fueled by hatred and ignorance, are not just attacks on individuals or...
Juvenile suspects arrested in relation to Gilroy armed robbery
Police last week arrested a group of armed juveniles who robbed and attacked two victims in Gilroy in April, authorities said.
About 4:45pm April 13, Gilroy Police officers were flagged down in the area of Monterey and Old Gilroy streets, the police department said in...
CHP enforces pedestrian safety in Gilroy
As part of an ongoing effort to improve pedestrian safety, the California Highway Patrol made several enforcement stops in a pedestrian safety enforcement operation in Gilroy.
Teacher contract negotiations at an impasse
School district officials and teachers have declared an impasse in their contract talks, following months of negotiations that did not yield an agreement.
After the two sides met on Feb. 11, the Gilroy Unified School District and Gilroy Teachers Association decided to request mediation from...
Gilroyan chosen for national film project
Herman Garcia and his crew of volunteers’ mission to clean up the watershed and save steelhead is well-chronicled in the local region.
But now, the story of Gilroy-based Coastal Habitat Education and Environmental Restoration (CHEER) is going national.
A crew from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...
Local Scene: Discuss city ordinances; art grant workshop
City ordinances to be discussed
The public is invited to join Mayor Marie Blankley for Conversation and Coffee on May 6 at 9:30am in Council Chambers, 7351 Rosanna St.
This month, Blankley will be joined by City Administrator Jimmy Forbis to discuss enhancing city ordinances.
To request...
County issues evacuation warnings near Uvas Reservoir and Pacheco Pass River Basin
Shortly after the County of Santa Clara announced a local emergency due to heavy wind and rain pounding the region, officials issued evacuation warnings Wednesday for those living near the Uvas Reservoir in Morgan Hill and the Pacheco Pass River Basin east of Gilroy.
Just...
Editorial: Marie Blankley for mayor
Gilroy’s next mayor will face an unprecedented financial situation that is mired in uncertainty.
The mayor alone won’t be able to solve this issue. But how effectively they lead the city council during the next four years will be critical to Gilroy’s long-term survival.
There is...
Local Scene: Applications open for city council internship program, First Night goes virtual
Applications sought for city council internship program
Gilroy City Councilmember Zach Hilton’s Internship Program is now accepting applications.
The program offers high school and college students an opportunity to participate in and experience the work of a city council office. These experiences include working with constituents,...
Gilroy Police blotter, May 8-14, 2023
May 8
• A vehicle was reported stolen on the 300 block of IOOF Avenue.
• Theft was reported on the 5300 block of Monterey Frontage Road.
• A home was reportedly vandalized on the 9000 block of Kern Avenue.
• A stolen vehicle was recovered on the...






















