Gilroy native competes in Boston Marathon
Andrew Blankley had never ran in a race quite as big as the Boston Marathon before he participated in the world-renowned event on April 17.
“Hearing the crowds and high-fiving kids throughout the race was all new,” he said. “That all hits differently, and I'm...
Chris Costello, Gilroy’s electrician-fisherman, knows how to catch ’em
Chris Costello makes his living as an electrician but he hasn’t given up his dream of being a top pro fisherman.
The 50-year-old lifelong Gilroy resident is enjoying his best run of success as a pro, finishing fifth in the WON Bass California Open at...
Driver dies in Highway 101 wreck
The California Highway Patrol is investigating a fatality on Highway 101 after a driver crashed underneath the Buena Vista Avenue overpass in Gilroy Monday morning.
According to CHP communications, the driver of a sedan was traveling northbound on Highway 101 at about 10:44am when, for...
Photos: Comic Con comes to South Valley
Hollister residents Atticus Ortiz dressed as Sonic the Hedgehog, and Jaydon Greer dressed as a Castle Guard complete with his family crest at the Ohana Toy Anime/Comic Con March 2 in downtown Hollister. Photo: Robert Airoldi
Salinas residents Harvey Ilas, 12, dressed as Windego and...
Pedestrian killed in collision near Saint Louise Regional Hospital
A 23-year-old man was struck and killed by a juvenile driver early Sunday morning near Saint Louise Regional Hospital in Gilroy, according to police.
At about 12:30am May 19, officers were called to the area of No Name Uno near the hospital and found the...
Sports roundup: Christopher field hockey falls in playoff tiebreaker
Christopher HS Football (9-1 overall, 6-0 BVAL Mt. Hamilton Division)
Recent results: Won 31-7 at Live Oak
Upcoming games: 7pm Nov. 15 vs. Menlo (CCS D2)
NOTES: Jaxen Robinson completed 18-of-26 passes for 285 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Cougars. Evan Vernon caught three for...
Gilroy Police seek catalytic converter thief
Police are on the lookout for a suspect who stole a vehicle’s catalytic converter Tuesday morning.
According to Gilroy Police, an unknown suspect stole the part from a Honda Civic that was parked on the 8700 block of Kern Avenue at 9:15am.
The suspect arrived in...
Letter: Public safety sales tax measure is worth it
Hello Gilroy! On your ballots this November will be Measure C, a request for a quarter of a cent sales tax that will generate about $4.5 million annually for Gilroy’s Police and Fire Departments. Why does Gilroy need this added revenue? Because we can’t...
Gilroy women’s club marks 125th anniversary
Not many organizations can boast a century-long longevity, but FRFG can. To commemorate the book and study club’s 125th anniversary, the second floor of Old City Hall was adorned with blue and white decorations for a celebratory luncheon that took place on May 5,...
Study focuses on contributions of Santa Clara County’s immigrants
A new study on the impacts of immigrants on Santa Clara County—released Sept. 14 during National Welcoming Week for new Americans—revealed the depth of economic contributions made by this population, which accounts for two out of every five people living in the county.
The report...