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January 14, 2026

Documentary ‘Contemporary Indigenous Voices’ comes to Morgan Hill

Photographer and filmmaker Kirti Bassendine is bringing her documentary film “Contemporary Indigenous Voices of California’s South Coast Range” to an exclusive audience in Morgan Hill on Jan. 21.  The film explores the cultural practices and personal stories of 10 tribal community members calling attention to...

Local Scene: Camino Arroyo hotel project; historic walking tour

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Environmental report released for Camino Arroyo proposal A draft environmental report for a development that could add two hotels and other buildings on Camino Arroyo is now available for public review. The 10-acre project, known as Gilroy Square, is proposed on 6970 Camino Arroyo between  Highway...

California will stiffen theft penalties in 2025

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Californians accused of certain drug and retail theft crimes may already be facing stiffer penalties under an initiative voters passed this year, alongside related bills Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law.  Voters this November overwhelmingly approved Proposition 36, which both modifies and adds key changes...

Second Chance Week is Sept. 13-21 in South County

Your stuff deserves a second chance. In recognition of the many benefits of reusing and recycling, Morgan Hill, Gilroy and South County communities will participate in Second Chance Week from Sept. 13-21.  Events include citywide garage sales in Morgan Hill (Sept. 13-14) and Gilroy (Sept....

Local Scene: Bach to Blues; disaster relief fund launches

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Bach to Blues Concert returns March 18  The Bach to Blues Concert returns to the Gavilan College Theater on March 18 at 7:30pm. Bach to Blues is a fundraising concert that showcases faculty, students and local talent. This year's guest performers include the San Benito Oriana...

Police search suspected drug house

Gilroy police have been investigating the home for narcotics sales since 2011, according to authorities.

Christopher Ranch exec reaches out to community after Garlic Festival shooting

Ken Christopher joined friends and family at home the afternoon of July 28, celebrating the 4,000 volunteers who poured in countless hours to make Gilroy’s annual celebration of cloves and community a success. The 41st annual Gilroy Garlic Festival was well on its way to...

Person dies after being shot in Gilroy

UPDATE: Gilroy Police arrested a suspect in an ongoing homicide investigation Friday. ORIGINAL ARTICLE: A person was shot and later died at the hospital on Thursday night in Gilroy. According to Gilroy Police, at about 8:58pm, a member of the Gilroy Police Department was at Saint Louise...

Supes support mental health facility over new jail

In a unanimous vote on Tuesday, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors reinforced its commitment to build a new mental health facility instead of a new jail, but the path will not be easy.

Valley Water set to require usage cuts

The local water district and cities in Santa Clara County are preparing to implement mandatory conservation measures in the face of an ongoing drought that threatens to severely diminish water supplies, according to authorities. The Valley Water board of directors at the June 9 meeting...

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