Pacheco Pass reopens as fire burns 300 acres
Highway 152 was closed in both directions near the Santa Clara/Merced county line east of Gilroy as crews continue to battle a blaze caused by an overturned trailer July 27.
The Cottonwood Fire, which ignited shortly before 8am near Dinosaur Point at the San Luis...
Gilroy High softball team hope for bats to start coming around
Gilroy High softball coach Dusty Lester said if the team’s hitting starts coming around, another upper league finish is possible.
So far, the Mustangs’ bats haven’t come around, though it’s still early in the season.
“We haven’t hit yet, not like this team is capable of,”...
South Valley Middle School students receive free Chromebooks
The Gilroy Unified School District has accepted a donation of 100 Chromebook laptops from Frontier Communications as gifts to South Valley Middle School students to facilitate participation in distance learning.
“We are grateful to Frontier Communications and the California Emerging Technology Fund for the generous...
Gilroy’s roads score ‘poor’ rating
Gilroy City Councilmember Dion Bracco has seen his share of damaged vehicles with his towing business.
Perhaps the most common jobs Bracco’s Towing receives are from vehicles rendered immovable because of blown tires or cracked wheels. Potholes are one of the main culprits.
The situation is...
Gilroy High girls soccer poised to build off of last year and has big goals this season
After making the opening round of the Central Coast Section playoffs last year, the Gilroy High girls soccer team has reason to believe it can go a step further this season.
That’s because the Mustangs returned the majority of their starters and have added new...
What 3-foot social distance means for return to California schools
New state and federal Covid safety guidelines that reduce the recommended minimum distance between students from 6 feet to 3 feet should make it easier for California schools to return students to classrooms full time, but most districts are not likely to make the...
Editorial: The transformative power of public art
In a world increasingly shaped by technology, commerce and rapid urbanization, public art stands as a profound counterbalance—a humanizing force that elevates the collective spirit of a community. Art in public spaces does far more than decorate; it educates, inspires and connects.
Public art is...
Volunteers spruce up veteran’s Gilroy home
By Wallace Baine
Last Friday, on a crisp and sunny winter morning, about two dozen volunteers gathered at an address on Rosanna Street in Gilroy. Their mission was to paint a house.
The vibe was upbeat, with laughter and easy conversations, refreshments and music.
But one person...
The Wolf Watch: A shot at an Olympic dream
The Athletic’s Michael Russo commented on the outlook for the USA team after the hugely successful and exciting best-on-best 4 Nations Cup tournament.
Russo analyzed which three goalies might make the roster for the Milan, Italy Olympics in February 2026.
“Goaltending will be the strength …...
Walk-in vaccination clinic at Gavilan Oct. 20
Gavilan College and Santa Clara County Public Health are hosting a free Covid-19 vaccination clinic 12pm to 6pm Oct. 20. No appointments are required.
The clinic will take place in the Gavilan College Student Center lounge at 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. in Gilroy. There will...























