CHP: Big rig crash shuts down Hecker Pass Highway
A big rig carrying 40,000 pounds of printer paper toppled into a ravine on Highway 152 (Hecker Pass) just after 9am May 6.
The California Highway Patrol said the male driver, who suffered minor injuries, was traveling from Los Angeles to Watsonville for the PTS,...
Police blotter, June 21-27, 2021: Traffic collisions, stolen vehicles
June 21
• Grand theft was reported on the 100 block of Sarafina Way at 8am.
• Injuries were reported in a traffic collision on Third Street and Wren Avenue at 1pm.
• Police responded to a hit-and-run collision on First Street and Wren Avenue at 1pm.
•...
Prep roundup: Gilroy High wrestling makes early-season statement; Joshua Guzman finishes well in State Meet
The Gilroy High boys wrestling team made an early statement by winning the Clovis West Shootout in Fresno on Nov. 19, edging Buchanan High 260.5-258.5.
Buchanan is the six-time defending CIF State champion so the importance of the Mustangs’ victory can’t be overstated. Gilroy, a...
Gilroy woman dies in solo-vehicle crash in Prunedale
A 32-year-old Gilroy woman died in a solo-vehicle crash early Monday in Prunedale.
California Highway Patrol officer Jessica Medueño said the woman was driving a 2007 Mazda 3 sedan westbound on Highway 156 at Cathedral Oak Road near Castroville around 6:30am.
For unknown reasons she lost...
Gilroy High football team looks to bounce back after loss to Piedmont Hills
The Gilroy High football team entered its Blossom Valley Athletic League Santa Teresa Foothill Division game against Piedmont Hills knowing it was a winnable one.
That’s what made the Mustangs’ 20-7 loss in San Jose on Oct. 20 all the more disappointing.
“I know what we’re...
Talent-laden Gilroy High girls soccer team looks to put things together and thrive on the pitch
Since coaches Efren Pineda and Roney Cardoza took over the reins of the Gilroy High girls soccer team four years ago, it has never had a roster filled with so many players who also compete on club programs in the off-season. The increased level...
Photos: Gilroy High School graduation 2022
Gilroy High School graduated 289 for the Class of 2022 during a ceremony on June 10.
Guest View, Miguel Villa: Trade one box for another
After time with the criminal justice system in 2010, I experienced the job rejection that many like myself deal with upon re-entering the workforce. While I was more than qualified for job after job, as soon as they saw the box checked for a...
New mayor, council members sworn in to lead Gilroy
Marie Blankley was sworn in as Gilroy’s mayor Dec. 7, taking over the position that will lead the city council through a pandemic and economic recovery in the years ahead.
Two new faces, Rebeca Armendariz and Zach Hilton, joined the council as well, while Fred...
PHOTOS: Gilroy marks Memorial Day
Local residents, veterans and their families gathered May 29 at St. Mary Cemetery to remember those who died in combat serving their country. The annual Memorial Day ceremony, organized by the American Legion Post #217, included the presentation of the colors, the playing of...























