Nursing facility resident recovers from Covid-19 while staff members test positive
A resident of a Gilroy nursing facility has recovered from Covid-19, while three staff members have tested positive in the last week.
Gilroy Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, located on Murray Avenue, posts regular updates of Covid-19 cases at its facility on its website.
“We share this...
Garlic facility sale terminated
An investment firm’s $110 million deal to buy a Gilroy onion and garlic processing facility fell through due to financial difficulties caused by Covid-19.
Olam International, one of Gilroy’s largest private employers, announced in November that it had sold its onion and garlic processing facility...
Gilroy schools will continue distance learning in fall
The Gilroy Unified School District changed course on its reopening plan July 14, and will instead continue with distance learning when the fall semester begins.
The district’s board voted unanimously for the plan, which is set to begin Aug. 12.
Earlier in July, the district presented...
Animals return to Gilroy Ostrich Farm after Crews Fire evacuation
When the Crews Fire sparked near Gilroy and quickly spread east on July 5, the blaze appeared to be making its way toward the Gilroy Ostrich Farm, fueled by dry brush and tall grass.
Staff at the farm, located on Pacheco Pass Highway near the...
Gilroy Police seek carjacking suspect, mailbox vandals
Police officers are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect sought in a July 11 carjacking in Gilroy.
According to Gilroy Police, on July 11 at about 5:32pm, the victim was walking through a parking lot near Santa Teresa Boulevard and First Street...
El estado ordena el cierre de negocios en interiores
Con el Condado de Santa Clara siendo puesto nuevamente en la Lista de Vigilancia Covid-19 del estado, muchas empresas que abrieron el 13 de Julio, tendrán que cerrar a partir del 15 de Julio. Eso incluye servicios de religión en interiores y protestas, gimnasios,...
State orders closure of indoor businesses in Santa Clara County
By Grace Hase
For a few hours on Monday it seemed as though gyms, salons and other indoor operations would remain open in Santa Clara County, despite orders from Gov. Gavin Newsom to shut down businesses in jurisdictions on the state’s Covid-19 watch list.
But that all changed...
Teams, coaches hopeful for fall
As if high school football coaches weren’t busy enough, another layer was added to their duties when the coronavirus pandemic hit. When fall sports teams were allowed to start summer conditioning workout sessions on June 22, it marked the beginning of a new era...
Nomination period opens for November election
The nomination period for the Nov. 3 election in Santa Clara County opened July 13.
The period can be extended to Aug. 12 for contests in which an eligible incumbent officeholder does not file.
Local offices up for election in November are the Gilroy City Council...
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...