Jonsen leads in Santa Clara County Sheriff’s race
Palo Alto Police Chief Robert “Rob” Jonsen led retired sheriff’s captain Kevin Jensen in the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s race Tuesday, widening an early lead in his bid to be the first new county sheriff in more than two decades.
With 90% of precincts reporting,...
VTA proposes housing near Gilroy train station
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority sees potential for an affordable housing development at the Gilroy Transit Center.
Before it goes further, VTA is reaching out to the public to get its feedback on the proposal.
The VTA will host two virtual meetings to gather input:...
Wildflower Run is a beloved tradition
As the first blooms of spring adorn Morgan Hill, we invite you to be part of the 42nd Annual Wildflower Run, a cherished tradition offering participants of all ages and abilities a family-friendly, healthy and fun activity, among scenic routes, along with a day...
Man traveling Central Coast by bike visits Gilroy
Jaco De Swart of The Netherlands made a pit stop in Gilroy during an April 7 bicycle tour of the Central Coast and surroundings.
“Along the way, I decided I wanted to visit the famous garlic city of Gilroy,” he said. “I once saw a...
Local Scene: ‘Curvas Audaces’ at Gallery 1202; Rotary grants open
Gallery 1202 presents two-artist exhibit
Gallery 1202 presents “Curvas Audaces: Explorations of Strength,” featuring the works of sculptor Elisa Ortega Montilla and painter Sandra De la Torre.
An opening reception will take place on Oct. 8 at 6pm at the gallery, 7363 Monterey St. in Gilroy....
Local Scene: Walking tour visits bungalows, blood drive scheduled
Walking tour visits bungalows
The Gilroy Historical Society’s monthly walking tours continue on Feb. 6 with a look at bungalows on East Sixth Street.
Bungalows were a popular style of housing between 1920 and 1940 and Gilroy has many examples.
Participants are asked to meet at the...
Google’s Gilroy farm plans to sell trees to the public
Greg Bozzo, sitting behind the wheel of an all-terrain vehicle, traverses through a tree farm that has sprouted up next to an industrial area on Rossi Lane in Gilroy.
He points to rows of valley oaks, saying the trees were half their current size only...
City hall packed to talk crime and homelessness
“Nobody wants to be homeless,” shouted Rachel Kogan, a 17-year old senior at Christopher High School in response to Gilroy businessman John Webster, who boiled over in frustration over the negative impacts Gilroy’s homeless population puts on his business.
“They cut through my fence...
Heat advisory extended through Saturday, high risk in Santa Clara Valley
The National Weather Service has extended a heat advisory for the Bay Area through Saturday.
The weather service said temperatures are expected to remain high on Saturday afternoon, which could impact vulnerable populations.
A heat advisory is issued when there is a threat to life, travel...
Gilroy Police warn of phone scam
The Gilroy Police Department is warning of a phone scam circulating in the city.
According to police, there have been reports of scammers pretending to be officers from the Gilroy Police Department notifying residents that there are issues with their Social Security number. In some...
