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January 15, 2026

Election: Gilroy public safety tax measure falls short

The Gilroy Measure C quarter-cent sales tax for public safety is heavily favored by voters in the initial results posted by the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters office, but the count is shy of the two-thirds majority needed for passage.  As of 12:15am Nov....

A Q&A with Gavilan College board candidates

The Dispatch sent three questions to all of the local candidates for the Gavilan College Board of Trustees in contested races for the Nov. 6 election. Answers were limited to 50 words each question. Here’s what they had to say: Trustee Area 3 EDWIN DIAZ If Measure X...

Grant aims to protect wildlife on Highway 152

A grant from the California Wildlife Conservation Board will help fund the creation of a wildlife crossing over Pacheco Pass on Highway 152.  The $3.125 million grant to the Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency will pay for the planning, design, environmental review and permitting of...

Local Scene: Little League donates $200K; State of the County set

Little League donates $200K to city The Gilroy Little League BallPark Fund recently donated $200,000 to the City of Gilroy to use toward sports field improvements. The donated funds are required to be used only for the purpose of building new facilities or improving existing facilities...

Gavilan College receives federal funds for STEM education for Latino students

U.S. Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) announced this week that Gavilan College will receive $375,000 from the National Science Foundation to support STEM education for Latino students. “Diversity in the STEM workforce matters, and I am glad to see Gavilan College is implementing an innovative program...

Late field goal lifts Cougars to first win

On Friday night Tyler Davis was what Christopher High coach Tim Pierleoni described as a “rolling razorblade.” The defense was deadly, as it piled up sacks. But it came down to a kick in the end. With 37 seconds to go, senior placekicker Trevor...

New shelter reaches milestone

A new animal shelter campus under construction in San Martin reached a major milestone Nov. 22, when crews placed the structure’s final steel beam. Santa Clara County officials held a “topping off” ceremony to mark the occasion. The new animal shelter campus is being constructed at...

Mop-up continues on Crews Fire

The Crews Fire, which has burned 5,513 acres in the week since it ignited, is 97 percent contained, CalFire announced July 13. The fire began July 5 in the area of Crews Road and Sunlit Oaks Court north of Gilroy. The cause is under investigation. CalFire expects...

Election turnout low in South County

Gilroy and Morgan Hill had some of the lowest voting precincts in Santa Clara County in a primary election noted for its poor turnout. Ballot counting continues in the county and across the state, with no changes from the preliminary results reported the night of...

Gilroy businesses hope to entice holiday shoppers with deals

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The days of sitting outside big box stores during the cold morning after Thanksgiving may be over, based on reports from around the country and chats with employees from major retailers in Gilroy, which revealed that there was little to no rush among holiday...

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