Cottage Creek: Inspired by Syrah
Cottage Creek, owned by Denise and Sam Russell, is one of those places where you can truly feel connected to the grape source, even if most of the wines come from Oregon.
Denise, a beautician who’s owned a hair salon for 36 years, and husband,...
Seniors to drive Christopher offense
Football is a 'what have you done for me lately' kind of sport and Christopher High coach Tim Pierleoni knows it. One year after winning the Central Coast Section Division IV playoff championship, the Cougars won't only be asked to repeat their postseason performance...
Gilroy extends Hecker Pass proposal deadline
The City of Gilroy extended the deadline for developers to submit their proposal for a recreational-based project along Hecker Pass Highway.
The deadline, previously set for Jan. 19, is now Feb. 12.
City Administrator Jimmy Forbis said officials adjusted the deadline because of the timing over...
Gilroy Police blotter, May 16-22, 2023
May 16
• An assault with a deadly weapon was reported on the 300 block of Mantelli Drive at 4:19pm.
• Grand theft was reported on the 6700 block of Camino Arroyo and 7200 block of Camino Arroyo.
• Theft was reported on the 200 block of...
Gilroy cooking up rules for sidewalk vending
City officials are drafting an ordinance that regulates sidewalk vending in a way that is consistent with state law.
The Gilroy City Council took a look at the ordinance on July 10, but agreed more work needs to be done. Another meeting will be held...
Steelhead rescuer begins trek to Capitol
Feet, don't fail those fish now.
Herman Garcia, the founder and primary driver of CHEER, Coast Habitat Education and Environmental Reform, set off Oct. 13 on a solitary journey of over 150 miles—from Gilroy, on foot, all the way to the State Capitol in Sacramento—to...
Gilroy Police to conduct DUI checkpoint May 24
Gilroy Police will host a DUI and driver's license checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city limits the evening of May 24.
Gilroy Foundation joins Meals for Heroes effort
The Meals for Heroes program, which serves employees at St. Louise Regional Hospital and the De Paul Health Center by delivering up to 60 meals at a time from a local food establishment, is growing.
The Gilroy Foundation is working with the Gilroy Downtown Business...
Council approves two-year budget
The Gilroy City Council approved a budget June 7 that will restore some positions cut during the early days of the pandemic while allocating more money for streets and other infrastructure, as well as for rising pension costs, over the next two years.
The budget...
Local Scene: Porchfest returns, virtual meeting on rec facility
Musicians return to Hanna Street porches
Porchfest Gilroy returns to the front yards of Hanna Street on Sept. 25 from 1-6pm.
The free event features musicians performing on neighborhood porches. The public is welcomed to stroll from porch to porch throughout the afternoon.
Porchfest is sponsored by...























