Suspect reportedly shoots at deputies during Gilroy standoff
UPDATE: A man who reportedly fired his gun at officers during an hours-long standoff in unincorporated Gilroy was taken into custody Sunday afternoon after he was shot by police as he began to charge at them.
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A suspect who has barricaded themselves in a...
Gilroy boys water polo exemplifies the value of team work in winning BVAL Santa Teresa Division championship
Doug Pickford has had some talented teams in his nine seasons as the Gilroy High boys water polo coach, but he said this year’s squad was his best in terms of playing as a unit.
That made Pickford’s experience this season all the more enjoyable....
Photographer documents California Indigenous groups
Local photographer and documentarian Kirti Bassendine will present her latest exhibition, “Contemporary Indigenous Voices of California's South Coast Range,” from Aug. 17-27 at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History.
The project showcases photography and short films of elders and culture-bearers from tribal nations,...
Gilroyan competes on ‘Jeopardy!’
Michael Murphy, a test engineer from Gilroy, competed on the long-running quiz show “Jeopardy!” which aired March 24.
Murphy answered 10 questions correctly, and one incorrectly. He placed first at the end of the first round, but dropped to third after the second.
For...
Motorist dies in car crash near Lovers Lane
A motorist died in a collision with another vehicle on Highway 152 near Lovers Lane on Dec. 22, according to authorities. All three people in the other vehicle, including a small child, were transported to a nearby hospital.
California Highway Patrol officers responded to the...
Dog, owners reunited after theft
Kate and Paolo D’Alessio thought their 15-month-old French bulldog, Sprinkles, was gone forever after a thief smashed the window of their vehicle and stole the pet outside a busy rest stop and gas station in east Santa Clara County.
Trash Talk men share stories of service
It’s another Thursday morning, which means another meeting of the minds as the Trash Talk group takes to the street, lawn chairs in hand.
Since early in the pandemic these gentlemen found a way to stay connected, gathering on Thursday mornings in their Gilroy neighborhood—trash...
Commemorative bench honors Rich Perez
Rich Perez won’t soon be forgotten. Perez, a lifelong Gilroyan and former San Jose Sharks employee, was 64 years old when he died on April 28 due to complications from encephalitis. A commemorative bench was made in his honor and is stationed at the...
Garlic Festival shooting victims can still apply for assistance
Victims of the deadly 2019 shooting at the Gilroy Garlic Festival have one year remaining to apply for financial assistance from the California Victim Compensation Board, says a press release from the board.
“We were heartened by the return of the Gilroy Garlic Festival this...
Protesters march to Morgan Hill ICE office
About 100 people gathered in downtown Morgan Hill Thursday, then marched to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office about a mile away to protest federal immigration policies and practices.
The protest was organized by local activists including South County siblings Rebeca and Reymundo Armendariz,...





















