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Connoisseurs of the grape descended onto downtown Gilroy May 20 for the Wine & Art Walk. Organized by the Gilroy Downtown Business Association, the event featured 25 wineries pouring at businesses throughout downtown. Monterey Street was closed between Fourth and Sixth streets and open...

A years-in-the-making proposal to construct a BMX pump track at Christmas Hill Park took a step further May 17 when proponents presented a conceptual plan to the Gilroy City Council. Garlic City BMX, founded by Mary and Jim Garcia of Gilroy, is looking to build...

‘Tis the season for gift giving! Why do you suppose most every religion expressed in the United States of America in the 21st century—and there are countless religions—all have a season set-aside for “gift giving”?  Could it be that all who frame their lives around...

The South County Wreaths Across America effort will take place on Dec. 18, this time in person, and the public is invited to participate.  Wreaths Across America’s mission is to remember fallen U.S. veterans, honor those who serve, and teach children the value of freedom....

Alex Eidler is building the Christopher High boys lacrosse program. The Cougars are 10-1 overall this year, 4-1 and in second place in the Blossom Valley Athletic League. The squad was 8-4 last year, 8-3 in league action.  This season, they have decisive BVAL wins...

You may have noticed recently that the power goes out for a little while in the early evening when the weather is hot. This, of course, is because everyone who is lucky enough to have air conditioning has it on full blast to get...

The Gilroy Chamber of Commerce announced today that President & CEO Michelle Carlen has stepped down from her role and will return to Southern California to be closer to family and friends while focusing on new personal priorities. Carlen’s resignation is effective Nov. 14.  Although saddened...

Melissa “Moe” Llanes knew something was up when Gavilan College men’s basketball coach Derek Jensen called her during the team’s Feb. 9 game-day shootaround.  Moments later, Gavilan Athletic Director Ron Hannon and trainer Erik Hilliker walked into the gym and Llanes, the team’s assistant coach,...

If you were told to repent the day before you die, when should you start repenting? Right now!  Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur (10 days apart) are the Jewish High Holy Days. Observance includes communal prayer, food (such as apples dipped in honey for a...

The Gilroy Planning Commission approved an expansion of a storage facility on Murray Avenue, but some commissioners questioned its need and its potential impacts on the neighborhood. On Feb. 4, the commission voted 4-3 to allow Extra Space Storage at 8900 Murray Ave. to construct...