Cross Country: CHS boys and girls win league title, qualify for CCS meet
Christopher cross country went quickly from potentially no teams at all to first-ever accomplishments in school history. Early in the fall 2024 season, there was no coach in place. CHS track coach Jeff Myers stepped into the void so that the season could go...
Gilroy Gardens to remain closed through 2020
Gilroy Gardens’ 20th anniversary season has been postponed to 2021, the park announced Aug. 4.
Citing the “uncertainty surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic and related government restrictions,” Gilroy Gardens will remain closed for the remainder of 2020.
“We are incredibly sad and disappointed that we are unable...
Sheriff pleads the Fifth in CCW testimony
Santa Clara County’s elected sheriff and the department’s second-in-command invoked their right against self-incrimination instead of answering questions from prosecutors before a criminal grand jury earlier this month.
Editorial: Celebrating the heartbeat of our communities
In a fast-paced world often defined by digital interactions and fragmented routines, community festivals and local events serve as powerful reminders of what truly binds us together: shared experiences, cultural expression and human connection.
These gatherings, whether a neighborhood block party, a cultural celebration or...
Photos: A merry time in downtown Gilroy
Gilroyans welcomed the holiday season with a festive celebration downtown Dec. 4. Hundreds of revelers lined Monterey Street for three blocks to cheer on the dozens of colorful floats representing various local organizations and businesses. Afterwards, the crowd gathered at the intersection of Monterey...
Black History Month exhibit marks decade
The 10th annual Black History Month exhibit at the Gilroy Center for the Arts prominently displays photographs of many influential African American figures from throughout history.
Among them are Ivie Anderson, a jazz singer born in Gilroy who performed for the Duke Ellington Orchestra. A...
Some counseling extended for Garlic Festival attendees
Santa Clara County health officials decided Aug. 16 to extend for at least a week special counseling services in Gilroy for anyone affected by the July 28 mass shooting at the Gilroy Garlic Festival.
Professional counselors with the county Behavioral Health Services will continue to...
Transient arrested on suspicion of rape in Gilroy
Police arrested a 32-year-old man after he allegedly kidnapped, beat and raped a woman under a bridge in Gilroy Tuesday night.
Gilroy Police blotter, June 5-12, 2023
June 5
• Police responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call on the 7300 block of Dowdy Street at 1:50am.
• Battery was reported on the 8400 block of Church Street at 7:50pm.
• A vehicle was reported stolen on the 8100 block of Church...
City counters complaints with claims that Roundup spraying is safe
Gilroy residents have complained about what they say is indiscriminate use of the controversial herbicide Roundup in Christmas Hill Park.
In social media posts, residents say the chemical —which has since 2017 been labeled carcinogenic by the state of California and the World Health Organization—is...





















