Fatal accident causes severe delays
A traffic accident on U.S. 101 in Gilroy resulted in the death of a 57-year-old man and injuries to three others in heavy morning commuter traffic on Monday, Aug. 13.
The three-vehicle accident occurred at 7:55am on U.S. 101 northbound, just south of the Old...
Letter: Big tobacco’s hold on LGBTQ+ youth continues
Although in recent years tobacco product usage has declined overall, its prevalence remains constant within the LGBTQ+ community—so much so, that it has been woven into queer culture—driving further negative health consequences for this subpopulation.
Why is this still happening? Is this just a fluke?...
Photos: Art Walk is back for 2022
Artists showcased their work to downtown visitors during the Third Friday Art Walk on March 18, organized by 6th Street Studios & Art Center. This month’s walk, the first of 2022, featured seven stops along Monterey Street and surrounding areas.
City council appoints Morley for Gilroy City Administrator
Gilroy native Matt Morley, a 29-year veteran of local government service, is the city’s new city administrator following a seven-month search to fill the top position at City Hall.
The Gilroy City Council unanimously appointed Morley to the city administrator’s post at the Jan. 5...
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...
Santa Clara County to expand vaccine eligibility to teachers, ag workers
Beginning Feb. 28, workers in education, childcare, emergency services, and the food and agriculture industries will be eligible to be vaccinated against Covid-19 in Santa Clara County.
County officials announced the expanded eligibility Feb. 17 after citing strong progress toward vaccinating the current group of...
Another record-breaking weather weekend in Gilroy
Gilroy once again broke heat records during a sweltering Labor Day weekend.
According to the National Weather Service Bay Area, Gilroy was expected to hit 109 degrees on Sept. 7, well above the previous record of 103 in 1977.
The city tied its record of 104...
Two dead after shooting in Gilroy
Two men died on Nov. 16 following a domestic-related shooting at a home in unincorporated Gilroy, authorities said.
Just before 3:30pm, Santa Clara County Sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of a shooting at a residence on Sheldon Avenue, says a press release from the sheriff’s...
Police blotter, June 21-27, 2021: Traffic collisions, stolen vehicles
June 21
• Grand theft was reported on the 100 block of Sarafina Way at 8am.
• Injuries were reported in a traffic collision on Third Street and Wren Avenue at 1pm.
• Police responded to a hit-and-run collision on First Street and Wren Avenue at 1pm.
•...
Have coffee with a cop Oct. 28
Uniformed officers from the California Highway Patrol will host an Oct. 28 Coffee With A Cop event at Starbucks, 251 Vineyard Town Center in Morgan Hill. Members of the public are invited to meet with officers in an informal, neutral space to discuss community...























