Police blotter, Aug. 30-Sept. 5, 2021: Stolen vehicles, car fire
Aug. 30
• A vehicle was stolen on Alexander Street and Banes Lane, Forest Street and Leavesley Road, and West Ninth and Princevalle streets.
• Vandalism was reported on the 7900 block of Monterey Street.
• Petty theft was reported on the 5800 block of Monterey Road...
Gilroy City Hall reopens following lengthy pandemic closure
Gilroy City Hall looks a little different since it was last open to the public in early 2020.
The multiple entrances have now been reduced to a single entryway, with directional arrows on the sidewalk for those entering or exiting the building. Once inside, they...
Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero looks ahead for potential title shot
At a time when most professional boxers are either retired or washed up, Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero (37-6-1) still has plenty left in the tank.
That much was evident after the 38-year-old Gilroy native won a unanimous decision over Victor Ortiz in a welterweight...
City seeks consultants for bridge environmental review
The City of Gilroy is searching for a consultant to provide an environmental review of a proposed bridge on 10th Street spanning Uvas Creek, although there is currently no timeline to construct the long-awaited project.
The bridge, which would be constructed where 10th Street turns...
Co-op winemaking space opens in Gilroy
Only Tim Slater (owner and proprietor of Sarah’s Vineyard) could pull off naming a business something few can pronounce, but there’s an inherent charm in that.
Even though the official name for this recently inaugurated custom crush facility in Gilroy is Atelier des Savants Fous,...
Local Scene: Bike Match Gilroy seeking donations, Vine to Wine event Sept. 12
Bike Match Gilroy seeking donations
Bike Match Gilroy, founded by Zach Hilton in April 2020, is continuing to grow.
The program connects Gilroy residents who have an extra bicycle to those who need one.
“In Gilroy, bicycles are essential transportation for many who need to travel to...
Board of supervisors votes no confidence for sheriff
Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian asked his colleagues to sincerely reflect and answer this question: “Does our board believe it can have confidence in the administration of the sheriff's department by current incumbent Sheriff Laurie Smith?”
The answer, through an unanimous vote by the...
Christopher High football team picks apart Sobrato
Usually when a team out-gains its opponent by just 26 yards in total offense, the outcome is razor close. That wasn’t the case in Christopher High’s season-opener against Sobrato on Aug. 28. After a somewhat slow start, the Cougars turned it on en route...
Crosswalk upgrades complete near Gilroy High School
Work wrapped up recently on various upgrades to the crosswalk at the intersection of West 10th Street and Orchard Drive.
Curb extensions, refuge areas to provide a shortened pedestrian crossing distance and green bike lanes are among the additions for the crosswalk that is...
Police blotter, Aug. 23-29, 2021: Petty theft and burglaries
Aug. 23
• A suspect was arrested for DUI on West Eighth and Eigleberry streets at 1am.
• Petty theft was reported on the 5900 block of Rossi Lane at 10am.
• A vehicle was stolen on the 5900 block of Obata Way and first block of...