Man dies, woman injured in accident at Gilroy crosswalk
One man has died and a woman is in the hospital with serious injuries after they were struck by a vehicle while walking across a street in Gilroy, police said.
Just after 8am Jan. 16, Gilroy Police responded to calls reporting that a vehicle had...
Local Scene: Gilroy Museum participating in statewide tour of historic sites
Gilroy Museum participating in statewide tour of historic sites
On Sept. 9, the Gilroy Museum will be participating in Doors Open California during its regular hours of 10am to 2pm.
Doors Open California is sponsored by the California Preservation Foundation and includes behind-the-scenes tours of 70...
Strada Verde report questioned
A report that recommends a buffer zone between an agricultural fumigant storage facility and a proposed development was scrutinized by the San Benito County Board of Supervisors on Aug. 4, with one supervisor blasting it as being politically motivated.
San Benito County voters in November...
Spoking My Mind: Septembers serve up sensational cycling
Alas, my final September with you. Sadly, we only have four more months together. Don’t despair, however, since the ninth month always kicks the cycling world back into high gear.
The approaching autumnal equinox means that the scorching summer days are (mostly) over, resulting in...
Film, panel celebrate diversity, self expression
A short animated film featuring the final performance of Paul Reubens, best known for his role as Pee-wee Herman, screened April 14 during the Poppy Jasper International Film Festival in Morgan Hill as part of the festival’s LGBTQ+ day of programming.
“The Crown with a...
California’s food insecurity rises as pandemic aid ends
Food insecurity in California ticked upward over the past year, bringing the share of hardship back up to levels early in the Covid-19 pandemic, according to data released by the California Association of Food Banks on Dec. 12.
“Families are buying less food,” said May...
Fligor declares victory, Kumar concedes
Assistant Santa Clara County Assessor Neysa Fligor early today declared victory in her bid to be elected county assessor. Fligor's victory announcement shortly after midnight coincided with a concession statement by her runoff election rival, former Saratoga Councilmember Rishi Kumar.
Fligor led Kumar by nearly...
Council approves two-year budget
The Gilroy City Council approved a budget June 7 that will restore some positions cut during the early days of the pandemic while allocating more money for streets and other infrastructure, as well as for rising pension costs, over the next two years.
The budget...
Gilroy Garlic Festival tickets go on sale May 31
Operators of the Gilroy Gardens and the Garlic Festival Association have been busy working together to finalize details for the 2025 Garlic Festival—which is returning this summer after a five-year absence.
Tickets for the event will go on sale 12pm May 31on the association’s website.
On...
Spoking My Mind: Cycle Saluting and Supporting
Welcome to July! Enjoy those summer rides! Remember to slather on the sunscreen and sport the sun sleeves. Consider packing more water than usual, and try to ride in the cooler parts of the day.
Oh, and take the family out for an Independence Day...























