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The California Highway Patrol reported a man died after being hit by a vehicle Thursday night on Highway 101 in Santa Clara County. It was the second collision in two days on the stretch of the highway through South County.  At about 10:51pm Aug. 10,...

April 4 • An unknown suspect stole laptops and tablets from the Gilroy High School Covid-19 vaccination site. County officials said the incident did not affect vaccination appointments. April 5 • Gilroy Police responded to a report of threats on the 5900 block of Obata Way at...

Over three weeks ago, Gandolfi Investments—which has proposed a 501-unit project at 315 Las Animas Ave—sued the City of Gilroy and City Council for violating California law. According to California’s Department of Housing and Community Development, Gilroy failed to meet its deadline to adopt a...

The third time was definitely a charm for proud Gilroy native Kiley Kuwada, who is already enjoying the special moments since being crowned the Garlic Queen of the 41st annual Gilroy Garlic Festival back in May. For the Christopher High School alumna (class of 2016)...

How powerful words are! Rabbi Seymour J Cohen wrote: “Words can inspire, destroy, console us, entice us. Throughout history words promoted hatred, murder, even wars! How many politicians permanently had their careers ended by false rumors and innuendos!” Each of us have experienced the power...

Caldwell’s Comics & Cards, 7483 Monterey St. in downtown Gilroy, celebrated Free Comic Book Day on May 6, an annual tradition of the store since it opened in 2021. Thousands of comic book shops around the world participated in Free Comic Book Day, with...

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...

Despite drenching rain and strong winds, people weren’t deterred when it came to dropping off unwanted guns Saturday during a gun buyback program staged by Santa Clara County law agencies and the District Attorney’s Office. Spread out in several tents with a motor vehicle drive-thru...

Struggling to make ends meet is a fact of life for many South County families, and the holiday season adds an additional burden. But thanks to Community Solutions, many of those families are provided a respite from their worries. In 1977, when Nancy Neyer-Kinoshita joined...

People of all ages rolled through Gilroy Gardens on bicycles, scooters and strollers for the third annual Ride the Gardens event on May 18. The free event was part of a series of activities throughout the Bay Area for National Bike Month. While Gilroy...