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Generations of families have grown up with the wacky and whimsical works of Roald Dahl, engrossed in the tales of impossibly large peaches, Wonka Bars and friendly giants. South Valley Civic Theatre is drawing from the mind of the literary icon, bringing a young genius...

Mayor to give State of the City address The community is invited to join Mayor Marie Blankley for the State of the City presentation over coffee and donuts on June 4 at 9:30am in the Council Chambers, 7351 Rosanna St. This event will provide an opportunity...

Gilroy Police arrested a man Wednesday they believe was behind the wheel of a car that hit and killed a man who was walking in a crosswalk on Broadway on the morning of Dec. 6, 2020. Police arrested 38-year-old Jose Elias Zuniga, of Gilroy, on...

A technological upgrade coming soon to the Gilroy Police Department will give officers the latest equipment and also allow the public to submit digital evidence to help solve crimes. The Gilroy City Council unanimously approved a 10-year contract with Axon Enterprises for nearly $3.8 million...

In the Nov. 5 election for three seats on the Gilroy City Council, incumbent Zach Hilton holds a steady lead among the six candidates, according to data from the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters website.  Two other incumbents running for reelection—Fred Tovar and Rebeca...

The Santa Clara County Library District (SCCLD) has eliminated late fines for all materials, including books, magazines, music and movies, which took effect Jan. 1.  While SCCLD has not charged late fines for children’s materials for years, the new change covers materials for all ages. “One...

Dana Stubblefield, a former San Francisco 49er defensive end, is scheduled to be tried before a jury July 8 on charges that he raped a developmentally disabled woman at his Morgan Hill home.

Many have seen the economic impacts of California’s shelter-in-place order from the ground in the form of empty parking lots and minimal traffic. But the view from the air paints a much more drastic picture. Julie and Pat Belanger, owners of The 111th Group...

Proponents of Valley Water’s Measure S on the Nov. 3 ballot say the parcel tax is crucial to reinforcing water supplies, flood protection and other priorities for nearly 2 million Santa Clara County residents; but its detractors say the measure lacks details and transparency, and caution that the proposed tax has no sunset date.

Gary Young was affectionately called the “Candy Cane Man” around Christmastime, when he would pass out the minty red-and-white candies to his customers at Lowe’s Home Improvement in Gilroy. But this past holiday was different. His daughter, Stacey Silva, handed out the candy canes instead,...