Gilroy High’s Kaiulani Garcia on a State mission
Kaiulani Garcia admits that at times she can be her own worst enemy during the heat of competition in a wrestling match.
However, the Gilroy High junior—who has just two losses in 20-plus matches this season—took a huge step mentally in winning the 152-pound division...
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...
Workplace safety on the forefront
Managers of Christopher Ranch, South County’s largest private employer, couldn’t help but notice the too-frequent mass shootings that occur almost on a weekly basis across the nation, many of which happen at a workplace.
But when a former employee shot and killed two managers and...
Court to expunge marijuana convictions
Instead of going through the lengthy process of filing a petition, thousands of Santa Clara County residents will have their marijuana convictions expunged automatically.
Gilroy unveils time capsule for 150th
Gilroy’s 150th anniversary celebration never came to be as planned, despite being months in the making. It was, as organizers describe it, “the best darn party that Gilroy never saw.”
But, a year-and-a-half later on Sept. 13, it got a small send-off during the Gilroy...
Santa Clara County makes reopening progress
Santa Clara County’s gradual decrease in Covid-19 cases has allowed it to move forward in the state’s reopening criteria, officials announced Oct. 13.
The state reclassified the county into the Orange Tier, also known as Tier 3, as it met a number of testing and...
Sheriff candidate charged with perjury
A 48-year-old Cupertino woman who ran for the position of Santa Clara County sheriff in the June 7 primary election has been charged with perjury for allegedly saying she had the law enforcement experience required to qualify for the job, prosecutors said.
Anh Colton, who...
New order: Storefront pick-up is allowed
Santa Clara County health officials, noting “significant” progress in reducing the spread of Covid-19, announced a revised shelter-in-place order that loosens some restrictions beginning May 22.
Under the new order, retail establishments can offer storefront pick-up, and manufacturing, warehousing and logistical operations that support retail...
Alleyway mural project aims to spruce up downtown
When rail commuters roll into downtown Gilroy, their only view is a neglected alleyway used for dumpsters and delivery trucks.
But the alleyway between Martin and Lewis streets recently got a burst of color, with much more to come.
Longtime Gilroy artist Sheryl Cathers wrapped up...
Second victim dies from New Year’s weekend shootings
The 21-year-old man who was shot in his car on Jan. 2 died on Jan. 12, Gilroy Police reported.
The victim was identified as Robert Marks of Gilroy.
On Jan. 2, just before 9pm, Gilroy Police officers, Gilroy Fire personnel and medics responded to the intersection...






















