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Upcoming events at Gilroy Center for the Arts The Gilroy Center for the Arts, 7341 Monterey St., is hosting Igancio “Nacho” Moya this month as the Spotlight Artist. His work will be on display until Oct. 29. Moya is the owner and artist of Moya Art...

A series of events are scheduled in November to honor local veterans. The Veterans Day Ceremony, hosted by the VFW Post 6309, will be held Nov. 11 at 11:11am at the Gilroy Veterans Hall, 74 West Sixth St. It’ll be followed by the Veterans Day Parade,...

One arrested, eight cited at DUI checkpoint A DUI/driver’s license checkpoint held in Gilroy on May 26 netted one arrest and eight citations, according to Gilroy Police. Police said 619 vehicles were contacted during the operation, where 44 field sobriety tests were conducted. One person was arrested,...

Santa Clara County announced Tuesday that it has acquired the new Novavax Covid-19 vaccine and will begin administering the vaccine at all County Health System vaccination sites on Aug. 2. Unlike the currently available Pfizer and Moderna vaccines that use an mRNA-based approach to developing...

Gilroy business leaders see a new tax incentive as a way to spur investment in the downtown corridor. But the clock is ticking on a timeline to take advantage of the opportunity. “Opportunity zones” were created when Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act...

Commissioner floats ballot measure idea for John Smith Road facility expansion

An inaugural ceremony in Gilroy to recognize people that died over the year while unhoused was staged at Gilroy City Hall on Dec. 21.  About 50 people gathered for the outdoor event that centered around 19 temporary “tombstones” that featured the names of unhoused people...

After a 30-year career in law enforcement, including 22 years with the Gilroy Police Department, Chief Pedro Espinoza has announced his retirement.  Espinoza’s retirement is effective as of May 23. The city will conduct a nationwide search for the next Gilroy police chief, likely to...

By Laura Ness While tasting rooms are currently closed, most local wineries are ready to supply with the wine people need to sip while sheltering.  Local restaurants Maurizio’s, Odeum, Rosy’s, Siam Thai and West Side Grill are all offering local bottles to go with food orders. Visit...

A premier northern California focal point for the preservation, enjoyment, instruction and performance of bluegrass music is in San Benito County, where the Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival takes place the second weekend of August every year in Tres Pinos.  The 31st annual festival, Aug....