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January 13, 2026

Sheriff: Traffic stop yields guns, drugs

Sheriff’s deputies arrested two people after finding drugs and illegal firearms during a traffic stop in San Martin Monday morning. Early in the morning Aug. 19, a Santa Clara County Sheriff’s deputy on patrol in South County stopped a vehicle for a traffic stop on...

Public invited to help paint downtown mural

The public is invited to participate in creating the Women’s Downtown Collaborative Mural, which is being painted on the rear of The Neon Exchange building in Gourmet Alley. The paint dates are April 16-18 and April 23-25. No experience is necessary to participate. The mural is...

Makers unite in Gilroy

Nearly two dozen creative minds converged on Gilroy Library for the July 13 Mini Maker Faire, amazing spectators with their unique hobbies, experiments and projects. From local artists and crafters to scientists and engineers, Maker Faires are a venue for “makers” to showcase their do-it-yourself...

Dozens of new state laws take effect for the new year

California lawmakers in 2024 introduced 4,821 bills, but most of them were tossed or otherwise rejected during the months-long legislative process during which most never saw the light of day. Just 1,206 made it to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk, with 1,017 getting signed into law...

Two arrested for gang-related assault in downtown Gilroy

Police arrested two Gilroy men this week who are accused of taking part in a gang-related assault in the city’s downtown more than a year ago.  In December 2023, three victims were violently attacked by a group of males in what investigators determined was a...

Vets Center seeks repair funds

At the corner of West Sixth Street and Eigleberry in downtown Gilroy, a venerable old but beloved building is in need of a makeover. The Gilroy Veterans Memorial Hall, home of American Legion Post 217 and the John A. Berri Veterans of Foreign Wars Post...

Police: Children OK after being hit by vehicle

Two children hit by a vehicle as they were walking to school March 23 suffered non-life-threatening injuries, police said. According to Gilroy Police, the children were struck while crossing the intersection of Chestnut and Old Gilroy streets on their way to Eliot Elementary School at...

Local Scene: El Roble school library benefit, new city clerk

Driving range event benefits El Roble school El Roble Elementary School’s Day at the Driving Range, hosted by Garlic Country Driving Range, will be held Nov. 13 from 9am to 5pm. Garlic Country Golf Range will donate all of its proceeds from the day to help...

PHOTOS: Volkswagen takeover in San Juan Bautista

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San Juan Bautista was overtaken by beetles, rabbits and many other things on July 29. No, not the furry or crawling ones—these were the Volkswagen kind. The NorCal DubAffair lined Third Street and side streets in San Juan Bautista, featuring more than 200 vintage...

Letter: This is what makes Gilroy a great place to live

On Jan. 20 around 9am, I was walking dogs at Miller and Fourth. I noticed a set of keys lying in the street. I picked them up and saw that they included a Lexus key and home or office keys.  I called the police emergency...

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