Election ballots head to mailboxes
Election officials in Santa Clara County on May 9 began mailing ballots for the June 7 primary to the county’s one million registered voters, who will cast 2022's first ballots in local and state races and on some ballot measures.
The vote-by-mail ballots can be...
Local Scene: Mattress recycling, business grants
Free mattress recycling available June 4
The Mattress Recycling Council will host a no-cost mattress and box spring recycling event on June 4 at Gilroy City Hall, 7351 Rosanna Ave., from 9am to 2pm.
Each resident can bring up to four mattresses, box springs or futons...
St. Louise hospital installs new CT scanner
A new CT scanner that went online at St. Louise Regional Hospital on Jan. 8 will help the hospital care for its rising number of patients more effectively, officials say.
Physician Executive Olivia Lee said the machine, which had already completed 120 scans as of...
Residents can now text 911 in emergency
Santa Clara County residents in need of emergency police, fire or medical services can now send a text to 911 to request a response.
Celebration of life for former Gilroy coach
Tom Burt, educator and legendary football coach of Los Altos and Gilroy High Schools passed away on Oct. 16 from stroke complications at the age of 94.
Tom inspired generations of students and athletes to value teamwork and perseverance, pursue their passions and fulfill their...
Council OKs Hecker Pass ‘agri-tourist’ plan
A divided Gilroy City Council on July 2 narrowly approved an “agri-tourist” commercial development near Hecker Pass Highway (CA 152) and Santa Teresa Boulevard.
Four council members—Daniel Harney, Peter Leroe-Muñoz, Fred Tovar and Cat Tucker—rebuffed pleas from Mayor Roland Velasco and a standing-room-only crowd of...
Driver dies in Christmas Eve collision on Highway 152
A 25-year-old North Hollywood man died in a traffic collision on Highway 152 early in the morning on Christmas Eve, according to authorities.
About 5:55am Dec. 24, the 25-year-old driver of a 2004 Toyota was traveling eastbound on Highway 152 east of Lovers Lane when...
Christopher routs Watsonville
Christopher High (7-2, 3-2) avenged a two-game losing streak at home Friday night when the Cougars blew out the Watsonville 42-14 in a crucial Monterey Bay League-Pacific Division game that kept their playoff hopes alive.
“They played a little upset tonight,” said Christopher coach Tim...
Governor bans evictions statewide through May 31
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday banned evictions statewide through
May 31 for tenants impacted by COVID-19.
The order, which takes effect immediately, prohibits landlords from evicting residential tenants for nonpayment of rent and prohibits enforcement of evictions by law enforcement or courts. It also requires tenants...
Police blotter, March 22-28, 2021: Assault, stolen vehicles
March 22
• Police responded to a report of an assault on the 100 block of West Tenth Street at 9am.
• A business was burglarized on the 8100 block of Camino Arroyo at 1pm.
• A sexual offense was reported on the 7000 block of Eigleberry...























