PHOTO: St. Louise Regional Hospital’s first baby of 2023
Jennifer Lopez and Anthony Acosta of Gilroy welcomed Alex Acosta-Lopez as the first baby born in 2023 at St. Louise Regional Hospital. Baby Alex was born on Jan. 5 at 8:31am, weighing 6 pounds, 9 ounces, who is the first child for the new...
Guest View, Peter Leroe-Muñoz: One man’s death, one nation’s self-reflection
By Peter Leroe-Muñoz
Anger. Frustration. Heartsick. Those were a few of the emotions I felt watching the video that captured the killing of George Floyd. As a former Deputy District Attorney, and a current Councilmember, I see this as a moment that calls for honest...
Christopher dominates Leland, advances to CCS D3 title game
It wasn’t even close.
The Christopher High football team outclassed Leland in every phase of the game in a 36-11 win in a Central Coast Section Division III playoff semifinal on Friday in San Jose. The No. 4 seed Cougars (7-5) advance to the championship...
Bomb threats at two Gilroy schools unfounded
Gilroy school officials grappled with threats at two high schools on Oct. 13, but both went unfounded.
At about 9:30am, Gilroy police school resource officers were informed of a possible bomb threat that had been circulated through electronic messaging at Gilroy High School. The threat...
International artist Simon Silva comes to Gavilan College
Renowned international artist, speaker and author Simon Silva will return to Gavilan College this Spring semester, to provide lectures and workshops at both the Gilroy Campus and Hollister Site on April 20, and an evening art exhibit at the Gilroy Campus on April 21.
Hosted...
Flooding shuts down southbound Highway 101, other Gilroy roads
UPDATE:
One southbound lane of Highway 101 has reopened near Monterey Street in Gilroy, the California Highway Patrol reported at 1pm.
ORIGINAL ARTICLE:
Southbound Highway 101 at Monterey Street in Gilroy is shut down Friday after floodwaters from Uvas Creek spilled over the roadway.
Southbound traffic is being...
Simmitri Solar runs lean and clean
Despite the implementation of new tariffs on imported solar panels, Simmitri Inc Affordable Roofing and Solar is using innovation to ensure that the sun will not set on a budding industry.
Simmitri Inc Affordable Roofing and Solar started in 1995 strictly as a roofing...
PHOTOS: Pacific Point celebrates Class of 2023
Pacific Point Christian Schools recently celebrated its Class of 2023. There were 13 graduates this year at the Gilroy-based school. Natalie Orellana was the valedictorian, and Leia Guardiola and Kylie Kennedy were salutatorians. All 13 students graduated with honor awards, and more than 32...
Sig Sanchez, former Mayor of Gilroy, dies Jan. 30
Sig Sanchez—former mayor of Gilroy and loyal advocate for South County throughout his 55-year public service career—died peacefully Jan. 30, according to family members.
Gilroy High wrestling juggernaut aims for continued improvement to reach ultimate goal
January is a critical month for high school wrestling teams.
Some of the biggest tournaments are in January and the league duel season begins. The best programs like Gilroy High go through a gauntlet and by the time February rolls around the Mustangs will know...
