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Gilroy Bowl and Scotty’s Restaurant has closed after more than five decades in business. The downtown fixture since 1967 announced it would close its doors permanently on Dec. 20. However, it was forced to close earlier after Santa Clara County was moved into the most-restrictive...

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.

Coach Daniel Cormier’s Gilroy boys wrestling team set a state record by winning five individual titles at last weekend’s CIF State Championships. In the team competition, the Mustangs placed third, slightly behind Buchanan and Poway. Of the five wrestlers competing in a title match, all...

The Gilroy Center for the Arts has opened its doors for veterans, providing them with a contemplative space to display their artwork and mementos from their time in the service. The annual Veterans Exhibit opened Nov. 1 and runs through Nov. 30 at the downtown...

Among Gavilan College’s graduating Class of 2024 are Gilroy twins Brett (left) and Scott Archer. The twin brothers graduated from Gavilan at the college’s commencement ceremonies on May 24.  Brett graduated with a degree in Business Information Systems and Communication Studies. Scott graduated with a...

The Christopher-Live Oak boys lacrosse match on March 24 pitted a top-three team from the Gabilan Division and the front runner from the lower division.  For right now, at least, the Acorns showed the chasm between the Gabilan and Mission is a rather wide one.  Live...

Women account for only 13% of sworn police officer positions across the country, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics. That percentage is about the same with the Gilroy Police Department, which has eight sworn female officers in the 65-officer department. The number of non-sworn...

Gilroy will buy its own armored vehicle for the police department after its decade-long access to a shared vehicle was restricted due to a recent state law. The Gilroy City Council on Monday unanimously approved a $360,497 purchase of a Lenco BearCat, an armored vehicle...

In June, Valley Water will start building a 1,700-foot long tunnel next to Anderson Dam that will allow us to release more water safely during major storms or emergencies. This work is a significant milestone in our efforts to strengthen Anderson Dam and protect...

After the NHL’s Christmas break, the Calgary Flames resume play with a game at San Jose on Dec. 28 at 7pm—bringing goalie Dustin Wolf back near his childhood home on a road trip.  The Flames follow the next night with a 5pm contest in Las...