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Gilroy Elks Lodge honored at national convention ​​Exalted Ruler Angela Moore attended the 158th National Grand Lodge Convention of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) that was held July 1-4 in Minneapolis, Minn. as a representative from Gilroy Lodge #1567.  Competing with a select...

Most true lovers of pinot noir have made a pilgrimage to Calera Winery in Hollister, the place that firmly established North America’s ability to produce “the heartbreak grape.”  Calera Wine Company, established in 1975 in the remote hills of San Benito County, was the beautiful...

Gilroyans welcomed the holiday season with a festive celebration downtown Dec. 4. Hundreds of revelers lined Monterey Street for three blocks to cheer on the dozens of colorful floats representing various local organizations and businesses. Afterwards, the crowd gathered at the intersection of Monterey...

March 1 • Police responded to a sexual offense report on the 9500 block of Rancho Hills Drive at 1am. • A vehicle was stolen on the 4300 block of Monterey Road. • A vehicle collision resulting in injury occurred on the 8100 block of Murray Avenue...

Gavilan hosting jazz concert Gavilan College is hosting its annual “Jazz @ Gavilan” concert at the Gilroy campus theater on Nov. 2 at 7pm. This year the featured musicians are the Sobrato High School Jazz Band and the Dahveed Behroozi Quartet featuring Trumpeter Mike Olmos.  Tickets are...

The Santa Clara County Library District (SCCLD) has eliminated late fines for all materials, including books, magazines, music and movies, which took effect Jan. 1.  While SCCLD has not charged late fines for children’s materials for years, the new change covers materials for all ages. “One...

Fred Tovar, nearing the end of his first term on the Gilroy City Council, said he is seeking a second term in November to continue serving his neighbors. “I believe in Gilroy, the city that has always believed in me,” he said. “I care too...

Gilroy’s next mayor will face an unprecedented financial situation that is mired in uncertainty. The mayor alone won’t be able to solve this issue. But how effectively they lead the city council during the next four years will be critical to Gilroy’s long-term survival. There is...

A 32-year-old man was struck and killed by a juvenile driver early in the morning May 19 near Saint Louise Regional Hospital in Gilroy, according to police.  At about 12:30am, officers were called to the area of the 9400 block of No Name Uno near...

Motorists navigate a single lane section of Highway 152 (Hecker Pass) Monday. Officials opened the conduit between Watsonville and Gilroy to traffic in both directions following major landslides that closed the highway for more than a week. Drivers should be aware that there is...