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There was no shortage of thrills in last week’s friendly cross-town rivalry match between Gilroy and Christopher High girls’ soccer teams.  On a clear, pleasant night, both squads had success mixed with some struggles, and the real winners were probably the several hundred fans from...

To celebrate National Bike Month, Gilroy Gardens is opening its park to bicyclists during a free event on May 20 from 4-7pm. Ride the Gardens made its debut in 2021, and its 300-attendee cap was quickly reached. For 2022, the event has expanded to 500...

This week, the rate of Covid-19 cases in Gilroy shot up to a new level, reaching 6,422 cases per 100,000 people. That’s the highest rate of any city in Santa Clara County, a statistic of which Gilroy should not be proud. By comparison, Morgan...

Gavilan College will celebrate the completion of its new steel and cement bridge with a ribbon cutting event on Sept. 21 at 11am at the Gilroy campus, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. The event will also commemorate the naming of the newly constructed bridge as the...

In the upcoming special election on Nov. 4, voters are going to see a new measure, Proposition 50. By a vote of the majority, California voters will decide if temporary changes to our congressional district maps should be authorized.  This would allow the legislature, members...

Editor’s note: Biographical information provided by the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce. The Gilroy Chamber of Commerce celebrated the honorees of its annual Spice of Life Awards on Aug. 26 at Fortino Winery. The dinner event included live music by The Soft Lights, wine by Fortino Winery...

I’ve seen the Caltrain South County ridership numbers: Gilroy, 100 riders per day; San Martin, 22 riders per day; Morgan Hill, 120 riders per day; Blossom Hill, 54 riders per day; Capitol, 42 riders per day.  These five stations south of Tamien are not electrified...

The Gilroy Rodeo canceled its 2020 event due to Covid-19 concerns, the board of directors announced June 9. In a statement, the board said it could not see a path forward for the 2020 event in August. “We feel that with so many uncertainties to be...

After the greatest season in program history in 2019, the Christopher High girls volleyball team fell on hard times.  First, the Cougars had to disband the team early in the 2021 spring Covid season due to a variety of factors. They didn’t fare any better...

Gavilan College and Santa Clara County Public Health are hosting a free Covid-19 vaccination clinic 12pm to 6pm Oct. 20. No appointments are required.  The clinic will take place in the Gavilan College Student Center lounge at 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. in Gilroy. There will...