Fire evacuation resource center opens at Sobrato High
Emergency authorities have opened an evacuation resource center in Morgan Hill for those who face evacuation orders or warnings due to the current wildfires. The resource center is at Sobrato High School, 401 Burnett Ave., and is staffed by the American Red Cross.
At about...
County opens resource hub for fire evacuees
Santa Clara Valley residents ordered to evacuate to escape the SCU Lightning Complex fire can find shelter at the Milpitas Library starting at 5pm this evening.
Man arrested in Gilroy murder
A man was arrested Aug. 18 on suspicion of killing his girlfriend in Gilroy the day before.
According to Gilroy Police, on Aug. 17 at 6am, officers responded to the 7700 block of Murray Avenue on the report of a woman screaming for help. When...
Air quality rated ‘unhealthy’ for high-risk groups
Authorities continue to warn of harmful and deteriorating air quality as smoke drifts into the South Valley region from numerous wildfires burning in the Bay Area, Salinas Valley and beyond.
Event marks centennial of suffrage movement
The Neon Exchange and Gallery 1202 are co-hosting the 2020 Women's Vote Centennial Celebration at the newly renovated Neon Exchange, 7365 Monterey St., on Aug. 22 from 1-4pm.
This event includes a contactless, self-guided tour throughout the building with film presentations, a photo gallery, a...
Coe Park closed due to wildfires
Henry W. Coe State Park is closed to all user entry and activity until further notice due to a number of wildfires.
Amazon buys Gilroy ag land
Tech giant Amazon purchased 66 acres of farmland in Gilroy under its data services subsidiary, according to property records filed Aug. 14.
Seattle-based Amazon Web Services purchased the land on Camino Arroyo, just south of the Gilroy Premium Outlets and behind See Grins RV and...
Suspect sought in Murray Avenue homicide
UPDATE AUG. 19: The suspect has been arrested.
ORIGINAL STORY, AUG. 17:
The Gilroy Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred Monday morning on the 7700 block of Murray Avenue.
The suspect is currently outstanding.
The murder weapon is believed to have been recovered at the scene.
Few...
Longtime Gilroy librarian set to retire
By Kimberly Ewertz
Lani Yoshimura steps down from her role as Gilroy Community Librarian on Aug. 23, yet her ties to the community will never be broken.
“As much as I can I’m going to keep in touch,” Yoshimura said. “Because Gilroy really is where my...
Gilroy breaks heat records
Gilroy hit a scorching 115 degrees on Aug. 16 during a record-breaking weekend as a heat wave continues to bake the state.
The National Weather Service’s excessive heat warning continues through Wednesday night in the Santa Clara Valley and beyond, as triple-digit temperatures are expected...