Police blotter, Sept. 13-19, 2021: Multiple traffic collisions
Sept. 13
• A suspect was arrested for DUI on the 300 block of East Tenth Street at midnight.
• A business was burglarized on the 6800 block of Cameron Boulevard.
• A vehicle was reported stolen on the 8100 block of Church Street.
• Injuries were reported...
Community Solutions announces leadership transition
After a stellar career at its helm, Community Solutions President & CEO Erin O’Brien has announced her retirement from the South County nonprofit organization, according to the board of directors. O’Brien’s retirement is effective Dec. 31.
Taking her place after 2025 will be Rachel Montoya,...
Gilroy’s housing program again rejected by state
For the second time this year, state officials told Gilroy that its long-term housing plan still needs work before it can be considered valid.
In a July 6 letter to city officials, Paul McDougall, senior program manager for the California Department of Housing and Community...
CalFire to conduct controlled burns in Coe Park
CalFire will be conducting a series of controlled burns over the coming months in Henry W. Coe State Park in an effort to reduce fuels and preserve the diversity of vegetation within the park.
The burning will begin Nov. 1 and last through April 30,...
Santa Clara County Bookmobile team describes service to the community
Santa Clara County Library District’s pastel-colored rolling library, the Bookmobile, is a welcome sight for readers as it travels throughout the communities of Gilroy, Morgan Hill, Cupertino, Campbell, Milpitas, Saratoga and Los Altos, clocking more than 1,000 miles each month to serve individuals with...
Tax relief may be available for storm-damaged properties in Santa Clara County
The Santa Clara County Assessor is reminding property owners that they may qualify for property tax relief if their property was damaged by recent storms.
California law provides property tax relief for taxpayers whose property was damaged or destroyed. Disaster Relief Claim forms for temporary...
Gilroy man arrested for child molestation
A Gilroy man who works as an instructional aide at Christopher High School was arrested for child molestation Feb. 12, but police say the charges were not related to his employment.
Roy Darr, 51, was booked into Santa Clara County Jail on charges of penetration...
Gilroy native serves aboard Navy warship
A native of Gilroy and a graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the guided-missile cruiser, USS Cowpens.
Capt. Victor Garza, a 1992 Gilroy High School graduate, joined the Navy 23 years ago.
“I was working in Los...
Gilroy Dispatch awarded in state journalism competition
The California News Publishers Association recognized the Gilroy Dispatch for its pandemic reporting and editorials, handing the team five awards as part of the 2021 California Journalism Awards on May 18.
The Dispatch competed in the weekly newspaper circulation of 11,001-25,000 division.
Publisher Dan Pulcrano received...
Local Scene: Ice Cream with a Cop, National Farmers Market Week
Police hold social event
The Gilroy Police Department will host “Ice Cream With a Cop” on Aug. 3 from 4:30-6:30pm at the Gilroy Senior Center, 7371 Hanna St.
Officers will be present to meet, talk and eat some ice cream with children and adults.
Police vehicles, as...






















