Atmospheric river soaks region, but only minor damage reported
More than 900,000 households and businesses throughout California lost electricity during the latest atmospheric river storm that walloped the state, according to PG&E. As of the morning of Feb. 6, more than 64,000 PG&E customers in the Bay Area remained without power.
The storm that...
Photo: Tree planting at Sunrise Park
On Nov. 16, the City of Gilroy Parks and Recreation Commission hosted the annual Arbor Day event at Sunrise Park. Twelve trees were planted. The Arbor Day event is part of the criteria for the city to maintain its Tree City USA designation, which...
Gilroy bank robbed at gunpoint, suspect remains at large
Gilroy Police are looking for a man who brandished a handgun while robbing a local bank on Sept. 5.
Police released these photos from US Bank’s security camera system, depicting a man who allegedly robbed the Gilroy business at gunpoint on Sept. 5.
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Garlic Festival shooting victims can still apply for assistance
Victims of the deadly 2019 shooting at the Gilroy Garlic Festival have one year remaining to apply for financial assistance from the California Victim Compensation Board, says a press release from the board.
“We were heartened by the return of the Gilroy Garlic Festival this...
Former sheriff’s captain convicted of bribery in gun permit scandal
A Superior Court jury on July 17 found former Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Capt. James Jensen guilty of felony bribery and conspiracy charges in connection with a gun permit bribery scandal.
The same jury acquitted co-defendant Harpaul Nahal, a Santa Clara attorney, of both charges...
FBI finds Garlic Festival killer’s target list
The FBI is investigating the Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting as a domestic terrorism incident.
In making the announcement in Gilroy Aug. 6, authorities said Santino William Legan went to the event July 28 with more than 200 rounds of ammunition, and the killer had compiled...
Gilroy Little League hits 70-year milestone with start of upcoming 2023 season
Gilroy Little League hits a milestone this year as it is celebrating 70 years as a program with its 2023 Opening Day ceremonies March 18, 9am-3pm, at Christmas Hill Park.
With food, games and family-friendly activities, Gilroy Little League kicks off another season of youth...
Gilroy council favors interim memorial at Christmas Hill Park
Gilroy City Council members informally agreed Aug. 26 to create a temporary memorial to victims of the Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting.
Mayor Roland Velasco reminded the council that plans presented Monday for a quiet space at the northeast corner of Christmas Hill Park would be...
County urges all to get tested for Covid-19
The response to the Covid-19 testing site at Christopher High School has been minimal in the two weeks since it has opened, but county officials hope those numbers will rise in the coming days as they urge everyone to get tested.
According to Santa Clara...
Starks works hard to realize dream
Moments before every softball game, Sarah Starks feels at peace. The Christopher High senior has a very good reason for feeling this way.
“My mindset going into every game is I know it’s not necessarily what you do on the field, but at that moment it’s...
