New law allows more farmworker housing development in Santa Clara County
Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed a new state law that could lead to more farmworker housing development in Santa Clara County.
Assembly Bill 3035 was authored by Assemblymember Gail Pellerin and was inspired by Santa Clara County Supervisor Sylvia Arenas’ Agricultural Worker Housing Initiative, says...
Religion: Why is this night different from all other nights?
“Why is this night different from all other nights?” On Monday, April 22, Jews around the world will recite this question during their Passover Seders, one of the most observed rituals in Judaism.
Passover commemorates the Israelites’ redemption from Egyptian slavery. It is a holiday...
Preserving the Past: Bringing attention to Juristac
Recently, Pope Francis traveled to Canada to apologize for the Catholic Church's role in the abuse of Indian children. He met with Indigenous groups to acknowledge the scandal of abuse, and the erasing of indigenous culture.
Last year, hundreds of unmarked graves were discovered on...
Jazz @ Gavilan Concert returns
The Jazz @ Gavilan Concert returns Nov. 3 at 7:30pm at the Gavilan College Theater.
The show will feature two groups, including Gavilan faculty member pianist, Dahveed Behroozi, and tenor saxophonist, Ken Moran, performing as a duet, as well as the Gilroy High School Jazz...
Rivas introduces farmworker relief package
With California farms facing labor shortages, grocers experiencing empty shelves because of logistical bottlenecks, and many of the state's up to one million farmworkers lacking access to health care, Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) introduced legislation on April 9 to protect the health, safety and...
Man on electric skateboard fatally struck in Gilroy
A man was struck and killed Saturday night in Gilroy.
Officers responded around 9pm to First Street between Wren and Kern avenues after receiving several 911 calls about a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle.
Police found a 34-year-old man at the scene suffering from major...
PHOTOS: Gilroy marks National Night Out
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...
Michael Doty named new Santa Clara County Undersheriff
Michael Doty is the new Santa Clara County Undersheriff, following the retirement in late December of former Undersheriff Dalia Rodriguez.
Doty’s return to the local sheriff’s office follows a “distinguished career and a brief retirement,” says a press release from Sheriff Robert Jonsen’s office.
“Doty's decision...
Gilroy FFA competes in annual event
On Oct. 21, 24 Gilroy FFA members traveled to Live Oak High School to compete against five other schools at the annual sectional opening and closing competition.
The Opening and Closing Ceremony Leadership Development Event (LDE) is designed to develop agricultural leadership by providing members...
Latino Family Fund refocuses grant model
The Latino Family Fund de Gilroy (LFF) this week announced the launch of a new, impact-driven grant model designed to better align with the organization’s mission, strategic plan and the findings of the 2025 Santa Clara County Latino Health Assessment.
This updated approach reflects LFF’s...






















