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For the first time in two years, the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce was able to celebrate its Spice of Life awardees in a black tie event March 26 at CineLux Gilroy Cafe and Lounge.  The event began outside the theater with appetizers by Dave Bozzo,...

Gilroy Garlic Festival Association announces $65K in charity payouts The Gilroy Garlic Festival Association announced that its 2023 payouts to local charities totaled $65,000. That amount exceeds last year’s donations by $25,000, according to the association.  GGFA President Cindy Fellows and her team will host an awards...

Gilroy is getting a new Starbucks coffee outlet—just across the street from a separate Starbucks—in what will be the city’s eighth location. While the new business at 778 First St.—already under construction—will come as no surprise to anyone familiar with the giant chain’s ubiquitous brand,...

Bold. That’s how Robert Rivas, newly elected assembly member to California’s 30th district describes himself, his leadership style and his campaign. “I’m not afraid to make a decision, so long as it’s the right decision to make,” said Rivas said in his first interview...

An attorney representing a group of Gilroy parents threatened a lawsuit if the Gilroy Unified School District does not offer in-person learning for middle and high school students before the end of the school year on June 4. In a May 2 letter, which was...

Line dancing in San Martin Enjoy line dancing every Monday from 6-8pm, at the San Martin Lions Club, 12415 Murphy Ave., San Martin. Beginners start at the beginning of the hour. Cost is $5. Details: Denise Vaccaro, dancingd24@gmail.com, 650.400.6944. Grow vegetables from seedLearn how to grow...

Vote for responsible candidate for council I am voting for Kelly Ramirez for Gilroy City Council, and I want to share why.  I’ve had the privilege of knowing Kelly for many years and can confidently say that she is a person of exceptional moral character and...

Re: “Trump takes steps to overhaul CA water delivery,” Free Lance, Jan. 24  “If it ain’t broke don’t fix it.” To get this message, drive over Pacheco Pass anytime.  At the top is that beautiful San Luis Reservoir that used to exist as a vast valley...

As the one-year anniversary of the 2019 Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting approaches, Police Chief Scot Smithee wishes the community could mark the occasion by gathering at Christmas Hill Park like they normally would. “The anniversary date is going to be tough for a lot of...

If all incumbent Gilroy City Council members choose to run for a four-year term, one will definitely not return to the council. That’s because of the four seats available on the Nov. 6 ballot, three are open for four-year terms and is one for a...