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Work is expected to get underway soon on a pair of intersections along Church Street that city officials say will improve the safety for both pedestrians and drivers. Under the current configuration, motorists encounter stop signs on the east and westbound lanes of Fourth Street...

Then on Aug. 27, Gilroy resident Alan Viarengo was arrested for allegedly sending 24 anonymous, threatening letters to Santa Clara County Health Officer Sara Cody. Investigators serving a search warrant at his home found 138 firearms, thousands of rounds of ammunition and explosive materials.

Local and county officials met with agricultural leaders at the restored Miller Red Barn to discuss policy changes aimed at supporting South County farmers, emphasizing a desire to collaborate closely to craft rules that update the county’s aging ordinances while reflecting the modern reality...

A hot and fresh 44-year-old comedy hit the grill at Pintello Comedy Theater this week, with “Wally’s Cafe” opening at the local theater company’s venue at the Grange Hall in Gilroy. Running through May 24, the play follows the eponymous restaurateur “Wally” (portrayed by Charley...

National Night Out was hosted by the Gilroy Police Department, City of Gilroy, South County Youth Task Force and other organizations on Aug. 1. The nationwide event allows public safety officials and the community to interact in a friendly environment and raise awareness about...

Gavilan College will host its Eighth Annual Film Showcase from 6-8:30pm April 26 at the theater on the Gilroy campus. The free event will feature about 25 student films and finish with an awards presentation for outstanding filmmaking achievements.  The showcase presents films created by...

The Gilroy Planning Commission on Oct. 21 gave its OK to a project that would add a large-scale delivery center, warehouse and commercial space on a nearly 60-acre piece of farmland at the intersection of Highway 152 and Camino Arroyo. While not confirmed by the...

Santa Clara County government’s largest union, Service Employees International Union Local 521, representing more than 12,000 workers, announced July 28 it had reached a tentative agreement on a labor contract providing an effective 13% in wage increases over three years. The announcement came more than...

Christopher HS Football (7-1 overall, 4-0 BVAL Mt. Hamilton Division) Recent results: Won 35-7 vs. Lincoln; Won 43-20 vs. Oak Grove Upcoming games: 7:15pm Oct. 31 vs. Leigh NOTES: The league leading Cougars keep rolling. Against Oak Grove, Jaxen Robinson completed 15-of-27 passes for 219 yards and...

Dessert café to open in downtown Gilroy Maxima Realty Inc. announced Jan. 15 that, after working closely with Sanchan Modi, the owner of 7573 Monterey St. in downtown Gilroy, they have leased the building to Delicias Mi Ocampo. Working together, the parties have developed plans to...