School begins in Gilroy on Aug. 12
With the first day of school only a day away, Gilroy Unified School District officials worked throughout Aug. 11 to finalize class rosters and schedules under the new distance learning format.
Many parents reached out to the school district through social media and other means,...
Local Scene: Elks grant benefits youth
Give blood
In September, the American Red Cross stresses the continuing critical need for blood products to ensure patient care. Donors of all blood types are asked to give now to keep blood supply levels rising after a summer shortage. Type O blood donors and...
Hospital staff show appreciation for South County public safety personnel
Public safety agencies throughout South County were treated with goodie baskets Oct. 28 as a way to thank them for their work.
For the seventh year, groups of staffers from St. Louise Regional Hospital visited 15 law enforcement, fire and EMS facilities from Morgan Hill...
Corona sisters, Ridgway, Tassio lead Christopher volleyball
Christopher High volleyball just finished its second season in the Blossom Valley Athletic League’s “A” League, the Mt. Hamilton Division, and it was another successful year.
The Cougars moved up a level after 2023 and have put together two solid campaigns. After a 5-9 record...
Religion: Beloved community: Can we create it?
2026 is trying to be a New Year, but two weeks in, are you feeling hopeful? Where do you find places of solace that bring you hope in the midst of a dark geo-political world? How can all who are here on United States’...
Police blotter, March 1-7, 2021: Burglary, ‘malicious mischief’
March 1
• Police responded to a sexual offense report on the 9500 block of Rancho Hills Drive at 1am.
• A vehicle was stolen on the 4300 block of Monterey Road.
• A vehicle collision resulting in injury occurred on the 8100 block of Murray Avenue...
Letter to the Editor: Airport pollution a concern
I’m writing to the Gilroy Dispatch and Morgan Hill Times to commend Michael Moore's reporting about the San Martin Airport. The articles were well-written and provided much-needed information about the potential consequences of airport expansion plans.
Regularly visiting a retirement home on Church Avenue near...
Gilroy Unified enrollment now open for 2021-22
Online enrollment for the 2021-22 school year, including transitional kindergarten and kindergarten, is now open in the Gilroy Unified School District.
Families can enroll students using the Aeries Student Information platform.
Enrollment in GUSD schools is ongoing. Families who wish to enroll their child in the...
County balks on Cordoba Center proposal
What was expected to be an end to a 13-year journey for the South Valley Islamic Center trying to open the Cordoba Center mosque and cemetery in San Martin, was instead another set of changes and obstacles for the project.
Carlos Pineda honored by Leadership Gilroy
Leadership Gilroy presented the L.I.F.T. Award to Chef Carlos Pineda.
Pineda was presented with the award on Sept. 30 during Leadership Gilroy’s virtual fundraiser on Sept. 30.
The organization’s Board of Directors nominated Leadership Gilroy alumni who continue to go above and beyond in the community...























