Letter: Let’s bring back the Garlic Festival
Each October, for more than 40 years, the Gilroy Garlic Festival Association distributed between $200,000-$300,000 to nonprofit organizations from proceeds earned at the annual July event. What some people may not recognize is the total amount of money raised at the festival by local...
Police blotter, June 21-27, 2021: Traffic collisions, stolen vehicles
June 21
• Grand theft was reported on the 100 block of Sarafina Way at 8am.
• Injuries were reported in a traffic collision on Third Street and Wren Avenue at 1pm.
• Police responded to a hit-and-run collision on First Street and Wren Avenue at 1pm.
•...
Voting centers, dropboxes are open
Citizens throughout the nation have begun voting in the 2024 general election, and voters in Santa Clara County can cast their ballots at in-person voting centers or at a number of secure dropboxes throughout the county until the night of Nov. 5.
In addition to...
It’s the busiest time of the season for Battaglia Ranch
It’s been 55 years since the Battaglia brothers first started selling Christmas trees, originally in San Jose and later in their current spot in San Martin.
As such, they’ve got the process down pat. On Nov. 29, a few days after Thanksgiving weekend, what Paul...
Spoking My Mind: Summer days and Q&As
Welcome to the eighth month! On this august occasion, I start with a sincere Cycle Guy salute to all of you who are still spinning those wheels even when the temperatures skyrocket!
Keep the water and the sunscreen flowing, and pay attention to your heart-rate...
Letter: A Message to Graduates
I write this message with immense pride as the first in my family to graduate from college, earn a Bachelor's and a Master's degree, and embark on a doctorate program.
School has never been easy for me, but through hard work, determination and the unwavering...
CHS senior Melia Middleton caps season with a flourish
Melia Middleton capped off a sensational season in the CIF State Track and Field Championships May 26-27 at Veterans Memorial Stadium at Buchanan High in Clovis. The Christopher High senior competed in the 400-meter run and 300-meter hurdles, qualifying for the finals in the...
Jesse James Guerrero aims for big things in 2023
Jesse James Guerrero goes into 2023 the same way he entered 2022—with big goals and renewed optimism.
Even though he’s coming off a draw in his latest boxing match on Dec. 17 in Rosarito Mexico, the Gilroy resident still sports a professional record of 5-0-1...
Gilroy High boys, girls water polo teams tough as usual
Even after graduating 13 seniors combined from the boys and girls teams, Gilroy High water polo coach Doug Pickford has a solid group of players who have already shown the ability to compete at a high level.
Entering this week’s action, the girls were 4-2...
Christopher boys basketball team wins 1st A-league title in program history; set for CCS
No one would’ve thought this before the season started, but Chigozie “Chico” Okeke’s predicament would serve as a harbinger for the Christopher High boys basketball team’s 2021-2022 campaign.
Rough start but closing strong. Sidelined for the first half of the season, the junior guard struggled...





















