Earthquake shakes Bay Area
A 4.5-magnitude earthquake was reported in San Benito County on Tuesday afternoon and could be felt in parts of the Bay Area.
The quake was reported at 3:23pm April 4 and was centered about five miles northwest of Hollister and 19 miles west-southwest of Salinas,...
After two-year delay, ‘Cabaret’ is ready for the stage
It may have taken two years because of circumstances beyond its control, but South Valley Civic Theatre is at last ready to perform its dark musical, “Cabaret,” in front of a live audience.
Ten performances will run on select days from March 11-27 at the...
Gilroy motorcyclist dies in traffic collision
The Santa Clara County Coroner’s Office identified the motorcyclist as Tyler Reyes, 25, of Gilroy.
Gilroy honors veterans at American Legion event
More than 100 veterans, family members and local residents attended a Veterans Day ceremony at the American Legion Gilroy Post on Sixth Street Nov. 11.
The ceremony included a presentation of colors by the American Legion Post 217 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6309...
Artists develop unique ways to showcase work during pandemic
With Covid-19 changing how everything is done, everyone has to find ways to “get creative” in order to do activities that were once taken for granted.
That might include ordering dinner from a local restaurant and picking it up outside its doors. For office employees,...
Seven Christopher High student-athletes to play at the next level
The seven Christopher High student-athletes who are set to play a sport at the four-year level expressed a common theme during a May 18 letter of intent signing ceremony on the school’s football field. Whether it was family, a friend, a coach—or all three—they...
Eyewitnesses to Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting describe terror at the park
Lisa Faria was turning the corner at the Gilroy Garlic Festival’s “Gourmet Alley” with Gilroy Chamber of Commerce colleague Michelle Campbell when she heard shots fired.
“I made a comment about what idiot would bring firecrackers to a garlic festival or something like that,” Faria...
Gilroy artists, organizations receive inaugural grants
Nature plays a starring role in Charly Malpass’ paintings.
She not only focuses on the environment, but her work is good for it, too. Malpass uses paint from Tomorrow’s Artist, which recycles discarded paint and turns it into a useable product for artists.
“This would typically...
Local Scene: GALs accepting grant applications
Gilroy Assistance League accepting grant requests
The Gilroy Assistance League is now accepting grant requests that will benefit Gilroy youth organizations, programs and schools.
In 2021, GALs gave out $16,000 to various youth services, such as Community Solutions, One Heart to Another, Parents Helping Parents, St....
