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January 21, 2026

San Martin suspect, barred from owning firearms, arrested with new cache

A man who was prohibited from having firearms was arrested Friday after deputies seized three assault-style rifles, a semi-automatic handgun and 1,500 rounds of ammunition at his home, the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office said. Russell Larson Charling, 41, of San Martin, previously had firearms...

Election 2020, Gilroy Mayor: Reinvesting in Gilroy is a top priority for Reid Lerner

Reid Lerner said he believes Gilroy’s best days are ahead. But to get there, it needs to boost its local economy, and it can start by revitalizing downtown. Lerner, who owns an architectural business in downtown Gilroy, is running for the city’s mayoral seat in...

Enrollment continues to decline at Gilroy schools

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The declining enrollment across Gilroy Unified School District has officials looking at ways to more evenly distribute the number of students across its elementary schools. While nearly half of the district’s schools are expected to have double-digit percentage decreases in five years, Las Animas Elementary...

San Jose city council votes to preserve Coyote Valley

“Amazon-style” warehouses won't be in the future of Coyote Valley for now, as the city plans to preserve 314 acres of green space, marking a victory for local environmentalists. The San Jose City Council voted unanimously Nov. 16 to rezone portions of the valley south...

Gilroy’s housing plan now heads to state

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The Gilroy City Council agreed on Monday to send its eight-year housing plan to the state for its approval, but only after a few tweaks are made. While the council was unanimous in its decision to send the 2023-31 Housing Element to the California Department...

Sister tells of two survivors of Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting

Wendy Towner was standing behind the vendor tent for her family business, the Honey Ladies, at the Gilroy Garlic Festival late in the afternoon of Sunday, July 28. A staple at many Bay Area farmers markets, the Honey Ladies were selling their garlic and habanero...

BookBuyers’ epilogue: Downtown bookstore closing April 15

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It will take a Herculean effort not unlike those found in the epics on BookBuyers’ shelves to clear the store’s 300,000 books in only a few weeks. The downtown bookstore is facing a conundrum similar to the one it tackled a little more than five...

Sensational summer: The hottest months call for the biggest events

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Summer is back, and in more ways than just the heat. After 2020’s cancellations and a sort-of-back 2021, summer has returned in full bloom for 2022. From live music, to parades, art camps and more, we’ve compiled a list of some of the many summer activities...

Bill allows water district to select ‘best contractor’ for Anderson Dam retrofit

The state assembly on Monday unanimously approved a bill that would assist with the retrofitting of Anderson Dam in Morgan Hill. Assembly Bill 271, which was introduced and authored by Assemblymember Robert Rivas, passed in the assembly April 19 on a vote of 71-0, according...

Gilroy FFA competes in annual event

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On Oct. 21, 24 Gilroy FFA members traveled to Live Oak High School to compete against five other schools at the annual sectional opening and closing competition.  The Opening and Closing Ceremony Leadership Development Event (LDE) is designed to develop agricultural leadership by providing members...

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