From My Perspective: Say ‘yes’ to God
This column speaks to Christians, who have accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and are ready to hear God’s voice to live out His plan for their lives. If this is you, read on. If this is something that intrigues you, or you...
Religion: Community is needed now
The pictures from Minneapolis that we have seen in the last few weeks have shown us that neighbors look out for neighbors. It is inspiring to see the community at work where people come together for the common good.
As human beings we are all...
Feds ID Santa Barbara farm as one source of lettuce contamination
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday afternoon, Dec. 13 that it has identified “a positive sample result for the outbreak strain in the sediment of a local irrigation reservoir used by a single farm owned and operated by Adam Bros. Farms in...
Gilroy High boys, girls water polo teams tough as usual
Even after graduating 13 seniors combined from the boys and girls teams, Gilroy High water polo coach Doug Pickford has a solid group of players who have already shown the ability to compete at a high level.
Entering this week’s action, the girls were 4-2...
Local Scene: Gilroy Foundation awards grants
Gilroy Foundation awards grants, hosting mixer
Gilroy Foundation awarded $474,629 to nonprofit organizations and schools during its 2022 Annual Giving Program.
A total of 24 Competitive Grants were funded for a distribution of $92,113. Gilroy Foundation received requests for funding in the amount of $118,356. Additionally,...
18-year-old ID’d as Oct. 30 shooting victim
Authorities identified the person who died in the Oct. 30 shooting at a Gilroy city council member’s home as 18-year-old Michael Daniel Zuniga-Macias.
Zuniga-Macias was one of four people shot at the home of Rebeca Armendariz during a large outdoor party on the 400 block...
Walk-up testing sites open Aug. 4-7
Santa Clara County will offer free Covid-19 diagnostic testing Aug. 4-8 in San Jose and Gilroy.
These walk-up testing sites provide Covid-19 viral detection tests free of charge without an appointment, symptoms, insurance, or a doctor’s note, and regardless of immigration status:
San Jose
1721 E. San Antonio...
Visit Gilroy’s new website aims to inspire tourists and locals
Visit Gilroy (https://visitgilroy.com/) this week presented its newly launched website, which is designed to showcase Gilroy as a must-visit destination and make trip planning easier than ever, according to the local organization.
With a colorful, modern design and enhanced functionality, the new website puts Gilroy’s...
Sports roundup: CHS baseball improves to 9-5; boys volleyball at 8-0 in league
Christopher HS baseball (9-5 overall, 3-1 BVAL Mt. Hamilton)
Recent results: Won 4-1 vs. Pioneer; lost 3-2 (13 innings) at Pioneer; won 18-2 at Gilroy
Upcoming games: 4pm April 16 vs. Branham; 4pm April 16 at Branham
NOTES: In the victory over Pioneer, Jacob Vasquez went 2-for-3...
Gilroy dentist awards first scholarship
Dr. Jernell Escobar DDS awarded her first student scholarship of $1,000 to Angelica Lara of Gilroy.
Lara was given the scholarship in a ceremony at Escobar’s Gilroy office. Her scholarship was awarded to her based on her short essay, “Sundays: from Dread to Diligence.”
The essay...





















