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Historic walking tour set for Monterey Street The Gilroy Historical Society’s Monthly Walking Tours begin with a look at Monterey Street on Jan. 2. The last URM building is being fixed and many historic buildings remain, including the Louis Hotel.   Meet at the Gilroy Museum, 195 Fifth...

The Christopher High girls soccer team knew its first season playing in the Blossom Valley Athletic League’s Mount Hamilton Division—one of only four A leagues in the entire Central Coast Section—was going to be a challenge.  After all, the Mount Hamilton is a step up...

Santa Clara County moved into the less-restrictive “Red Tier” on Sept. 8 as part of California’s new Covid-19 reopening plan, state officials announced. Personal care services can now operate indoors with restrictions, and museums, zoos, aquariums and gyms can reopen with limited capacity. Capacity for...

Last season, Melia Middleton didn’t establish a personal-record (PR) in her best event until the Central Coast Section Semifinals.  The Christopher High senior is intent on setting a new best early in the final season of her prep career. Having signed with Division I program...

The Northern California Renaissance Faire will not take place this summer due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the event’s general manager said in a July 1 press release.

The Santa Clara County Planning Collaborative recently launched online galleries sharing pre-approved design plans for accessory dwelling units in local cities, including Gilroy and Morgan Hill. The launch includes an online design and planning tool, making it easier for homeowners to add ADUs to their...

Gavilan College officials were joined by local and regional representatives, as well as members of the South Valley community, for a groundbreaking ceremony Sept. 10 for the college’s new library in Gilroy. The new library and student resource center is expected to be completed by...

Santa Clara Family Health Plan this week announced the purchase of a building for its future Community Resource Center in South Santa Clara County.  The health plan recently closed escrow on the property located at 150 Leavesley Road in Gilroy, says a press release from...

The large teddy bear has a layer of dust, and the candles are burned out. The cut flowers are wilted. Some of the handwritten notes are smudged by the morning dew, others are faded by the late-summer sun or were distributed along the Uvas...