Man arrested for trafficking drugs in Gilroy, San Benito County
During a joint investigation into a suspected narcotics trafficker operating in Gilroy and San Benito County, investigators from the Gilroy Police Department Anti-Crime Team and detectives from the San Benito County Criminal Apprehension, Suppression, Prevention Response Team recently served a search warrant at a...
South County home tour spotlights unique local homes and gardens
Four homes with their unique gardens in South Santa Clara County will open their doors to the public during the annual Home + Garden Tour & Boutique on May 12-13.
The Gilroy Assistance League puts on the event, which is its major fundraiser. The nonprofit...
Letter: Development is ruining Gilroy’s hometown feel
We read in horror of the proposals for Gilroy Gardens. It was a sanctuary for us and our now 10-year-old. She learned about trees and about the natural world that surrounds her. She got to ride a mushroom, twirl in a strawberry and wait...
Crews Fire|Photo Gallery
Fire crews continued on July 6 to battle with the Crews Fire just northeast of Gilroy. As of 8am July 7, the fire has burned 5,400 acres of vegetation and is 20 percent contained, according to CalFire. Smoke from the fires has prompted the...
Religion: Applying the golden rule
A few years ago, I read that all major religions have characteristics of the Golden Rule in their beliefs. I don’t remember where I read this, but the knowledge stuck with me. The Golden Rule says something like, “treat others as you would want...
Gilroy Assistance League announces grant recipientsÂ
The Gilroy Assistance League announced its 2025 grant recipients during a luncheon on April 23 at Eagle Ridge Golf Course in Gilroy. The event honored local organizations dedicated to improving the lives of children and youth in South Santa Clara County, says a press...
Rivas, Kitchens to face off
Early returns from the four counties in the sprawling 30th Assembly district left no doubt about the front-runner, San Benito County Supervisor Robert Rivas. He will likely face first-time Republican candidate Neil Kitchens in a November runoff, as fellow Democrat and Gilroy City Councilman...
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....
South County locals compete in Watsonville fair
As workers and volunteers put the finishing touches on the Santa Cruz County Fair, the animals raised by Future Farmers of America and other organizations—including some from Morgan Hill and southern Santa Clara County—have arrived in the livestock section.
Earlier this week, students from Morgan...
Woman arrested in Gilroy on suspicion of arson
Santa Clara County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 32-year-old woman on suspicion of starting a series of fires in Gilroy on Sunday, according to authorities.























