Pizzeria donates to first responders
The amount of work the staff at St. Louise Regional Hospital puts in 24/7 is exhausting, to say the least, but those on the front lines know how critical their role is during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thankfully, the first responders, doctors, nurses, support staff and...
Volunteer group asks public to help write letters for the military
For nearly two decades, volunteers have packed boxes filled with goodies and shipped them to troops overseas, hoping to give them a taste of home as they battle in unfamiliar territory.
The nationwide Operation Interdependence organization, which was formed shortly after 9/11, has a strong...
Gilroy police, city agree on 4% raise
After five months of negotiations, the City of Gilroy and the Gilroy Police Officers Association have reached a tentative four-year labor agreement that gives officers an annual 4 percent raise.
“Our members are pleased with the successful outcome, and we appreciate the mayor and city...
Suspect flees after stabbing man in Gilroy
Gilroy Police are searching for a suspect who stabbed a man on Eigleberry Street Monday morning.
According to police, at about 10:30am, officers and medical personnel responded to the 7100 block of Eigleberry Street for a report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers found an...
Local Scene: Garlic City Car Show is this weekend
Gilroyans named to dean’s list
Juan Salinas and Thomas Weymouth, both of Gilroy, were named to the University of Maryland Global Campus dean’s list for the spring term. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term,...
Canned food drive aids needy families
With a yearlong, school-wide theme of “Changing the World,” third-grade students at Rod Kelley Elementary School decided as their community service project to hold a canned food drive for local needy families for the Thanksgiving holiday.
The third-graders partnered with the Salvation Army and even...
State requires financial literacy course for graduation
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an agreement June 27 making personal financial literacy a required course to graduate high school in California, according to a news release from the governor's office.
“We need to help Californians prepare for their financial futures as early as possible. Saving...
Christopher, Gilroy girls soccer teams on verge of a dream matchup
Girls soccer talent is abundant in the city of Gilroy, and the proof is in the success of the high school teams. Christopher and Gilroy are both a win away from meeting each other in the Central Coast Section Division III championship match.
The Cougars...
Event raises awareness of importance of Juristac
It’s springtime, and orange poppies, purple lupine and red paintbrush flowers color the hillsides at Juristac, a pristine hillside landscape in northern San Benito County and Southern Santa Clara County that is the site of a proposal for an open pit mining project.
In honor...
County to announce new reopening order
Santa Clara County officials are expected to issue a new health order for reopening next week, despite an uptick in COVID-19 cases across the region and state.























