Gilroy motorcyclist dies in San Jose collision
A Gilroy man died following a crash involving his motorcycle and a pickup truck Sunday morning on Interstate Highway 880 in San Jose, California Highway Patrol officials said Monday.
At 11:57am March 27, dispatchers received reports of a collision north of East Brokaw Road, according...
Editorial: Finding the true meaning of Thanksgiving
In a season often defined by shopping carts full of toys, packed grocery aisles and the annual scramble for the perfect pie, it can be easy to forget what Thanksgiving is truly about.
At its heart, the holiday isn’t measured by the size of the...
Five arrested in relation to fight in downtown Gilroy
Five men were arrested in relation to a fight that resulted in serious injuries in downtown Gilroy, police said.
The fight occurred about midnight March 31, when Gilroy Police responded to a report of violence in the area of Monterey and Sixth streets. When officers...
CineLux Gilroy scheduled to open April 23
After more than two years of renovations coupled with Covid-19 closures, the CineLux Gilroy Cafe and Lounge at 6851 Monterey Road is scheduled to open on April 23.
The seven-screen theater has received a complete overhaul. The box office was removed to add a lounge...
Luchessa Bridge reopening
The Luchessa Avenue Bridge is expected to reopen by Aug. 9 after a month-long closure, but more detours will be in place throughout the month as crews continue work on a water pipeline project.
More closures on West Luchessa Avenue are planned to begin on...
Towing industry to honor Bracco
Dion Bracco of Gilroy-based Bracco’s Towing and Transport will be recognized during the California Tow Truck Association’s Industry Leaders and Awards Night on Sept. 17.
The ceremony will take place during the American Towman ShowPlace in Las Vegas.
Bracco and Steve Sgarlato of Campbell-based Dick’s Automotive...
Poppy Jasper festival celebrates filmmakers at gala
The stars not only gathered in the clear night sky above Gilroy on April 8, but also under one roof downtown.
The Poppy Jasper International Film Festival, back for the first time in-person since its 2019 iteration, celebrated its filmmakers, volunteers, sponsors and others that...
RV park owner requests exemption to stay limit
A manufactured home operator that purchased the Garlic Farm RV Park earlier this year is slowly converting it into a “tiny home” community.
But news of the purchase put the southern Gilroy RV park on the radar of city officials, citing a city policy that...
School board approves $129 million budget
Facing twin challenges of fewer students and less money, the Gilroy Unified School District Board of Education approved an annual budget for the 2019-20 school year that includes nearly $3 million in budget cuts from the previous year and dips into cash reserves.
The total...
Gilroy Foundation awards grants, scholarships
The Gilroy Foundation awarded more than $760,000 in grants and scholarships in April.
In 2020, a total of 18 Competitive Grants were funded for a distribution of $69,812. Gilroy Foundation received requests for funding in the amount of $231,878. Additionally, organizations received funding from Designated...























