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Integrity to do what is right As a lifelong resident of Gilroy, public safety has always been one of the most important city services to me. Gilroy, like many cities throughout California, has had to accept a declining level of service from public safety because...

Managers of Christopher Ranch, South County’s largest private employer, couldn’t help but notice the too-frequent mass shootings that occur almost on a weekly basis across the nation, many of which happen at a workplace. But when a former employee shot and killed two managers and...

Dolores Huerta’s role in farmworkers’ movement featured in traveling exhibit The Santa Clara County Library District is presenting the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service’s new bilingual exhibition, “Dolores Huerta: Revolution in the Fields/Revolución en los Campos,” at the Gilroy Library from Nov. 5 to Jan....

The first few months of this rainfall season were below average across California, with drought conditions evident statewide. Although the Golden State received a much-needed soaking in late January, moderate drought conditions remain across Santa Clara County.  Valley Water remains focused on preparing for future...

Events at 52 local sites on Coastal Cleanup Day, Sept. 23, resulted in the removal of a number of unusual discarded items, including an ATM machine, iMac computer, a counterfeit $100 bill, a sign declaring “Not a Through Street,” a Statue of Liberty figurine,...

When rail commuters roll into downtown Gilroy, their only view is a neglected alleyway used for dumpsters and delivery trucks. But the alleyway between Martin and Lewis streets recently got a burst of color, with much more to come. Longtime Gilroy artist Sheryl Cathers wrapped up...

In downtown Gilroy on June 15, under a warm summer sun, the 2024 Garlic City Car Show unfolded with a blend of nostalgia and innovation.  The streets were lined with classic American and foreign automobiles, immaculately maintained or meticulously restored to their vintage states. Families...

For the past several years, residents have spoken to the Gilroy City Council about the need to establish a youth center in the city to get kids off the streets and provide them with positive activities that keep them out of trouble. All members of...

Santa Clara County officials said Jan. 14 that the region's Omicron surge may be cresting and called on private health care providers to increase their Covid-19 testing capacity. The county is currently seeing its highest infection rates since the pandemic began, according to Health Officer...

The nomination period for the Nov. 3 election in Santa Clara County opened July 13. The period can be extended to Aug. 12 for contests in which an eligible incumbent officeholder does not file. Local offices up for election in November are the Gilroy City Council...