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December 21, 2025

Local Scene: City administrator town hall; entrepreneurship webinar

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City administrator hosting town hall City Administrator Jimmy Forbis will hold a virtual town hall on Feb. 24 at 6pm. During the Town Hall community members will have the opportunity to ask questions regarding any city-related topic. Questions will not be limited to but may include...

From My Perspective: Say ‘yes’ to God

This column speaks to Christians, who have accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and are ready to hear God’s voice to live out His plan for their lives. If this is you, read on. If this is  something that intrigues you, or you...

Newsom signs state budget into law

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the 2024-25 budget into law on June 29, solidifying $16 billion in cuts and other moves that closed a $46.8 billion deficit.  The budget is $297.5 billion, with $211.5 billion committed from the general fund. It maintains $22.5 billion in reserve...

PHOTOS: Gilroy’s inaugural La Ofrenda Festival

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Downtown Gilroy was filled with colorful marigolds, somber remembrances to those who have passed and traditional performances during the inaugural La Ofrenda Festival on Oct. 28. The event, which celebrates the Mexican holiday of Dia de los Muertos, took place on Monterey Street between...

Protestors rally in downtown Gilroy following death of George Floyd

Hundreds of protestors rallied in downtown Gilroy Monday afternoon chanting and waving signs. The gathering was mostly peaceful as protestors marched up and down Monterey Road as vehicles honked their horns. Tensions are high across the nation, where protests and riots have broken out...

Gilroy Rodeo draws record crowds

The annual Gilroy Rodeo sold out all three days for the first time in its history this past weekend, drawing approximately 5,500 attendees to celebrate the community’s western heritage in the heart of Silicon Valley. “We were at capacity,” said Stacey Roberts, the rodeo’s arena...

Proposed bond measure seeks to improve state’s food system

Two state assemblymembers on Tuesday announced a new $3 billion bond measure that aims to spur Covid-19 economic recovery while combating climate change and food insecurity.  Assemblymembers Robert Rivas, D-Hollister, and Ash Kalra, D-San Jose, announced Assembly Bill 125—the Equitable Economic Recovery, Healthy Food Access,...

PHOTOS: Gilroy marks Memorial Day

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Local residents, veterans and their families gathered May 29 at St. Mary Cemetery to remember those who died in combat serving their country. The annual Memorial Day ceremony, organized by the American Legion Post #217, included the presentation of the colors, the playing of...

Uvas Reservoir about to overflow as wet season begins

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The Uvas Reservoir in Morgan Hill is the fullest it has been in three years, pointing to a positive trend in the county’s water situation after a long dry period. As of Jan. 4, the reservoir was 96% full, and was a few inches away...

Jefferson Cruz plays only one way, and that’s all out

Jefferson Cruz knew time was running out for the Gilroy High boys soccer team to make a comeback against San Benito High in their Pacific Coast League Mission Division match on Jan. 18.  The Mustangs were behind 2-0 late in the second half when a...

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