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February 23, 2026

Real estate trends hit Gilroy schools

Gilroy realtors are reporting that 1,218 homes (single family, condos and townhomes) were sold in the last two years, yet Gilroy schools are facing a head-scratching trend of declining enrollment. Realtors offer different explanations. Some say sales are declining. Increasing housing prices with higher interest rates...

Police arrest teen for gun, drug trafficking

Gilroy Police in recent days have arrested a teenager accused of trafficking firearms and narcotics, and apprehended a man who was threatening community members with a sledgehammer, authorities said.  On March 11, local officers served search warrants seeking evidence of firearms and drug trafficking at...

State to lift indoor mask requirements for unvaccinated, schools, child care

California will lift its indoor mask requirements Tuesday for unvaccinated people and March 12 for schools and child care facilities, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Feb. 28. The changes will mark the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic began that both unvaccinated people and students will...

Christopher girls basketball team has the right focus

For many high school sports teams at this time, having fun and enjoying the experience of playing a season supersedes wins and losses—especially given what’s happened in the last year dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.  Christopher and San Benito’s girls basketball teams—while still wanting to...

Hospital staff show appreciation for South County public safety personnel

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Public safety agencies throughout South County were treated with goodie baskets Oct. 28 as a way to thank them for their work. For the seventh year, groups of staffers from St. Louise Regional Hospital visited 15 law enforcement, fire and EMS facilities from Morgan Hill...

Bay Area health officers issue statement on Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Nine health officers from the greater Bay Area on Sunday released a statement supporting recent federal guidance to lift the pause on the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine for adults.  The health officers, from the counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, Santa...

Letter: Exciting year ahead for Gilroy

To my council colleagues, city staff and the public, I am very excited to be a part of the many changes coming to Gilroy this year. We have many policies and practices that will continue to be updated to 2024 standards.  The entire community was...

Garlic Festival’s first 2022 event draws dozens of golfers

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Only the flames coming from the garlic-laden pans were hotter than the weather on June 24. With temperatures hovering near 100 degrees, the Gilroy Garlic Festival Association’s Golf Tournament took place at the Gilroy Golf Course, marking the first in a series of events on...

Lobby services available at local public libraries

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The Santa Clara County Library District announced Monday morning that lobby services are available at all seven community libraries, including the Morgan Hill and Gilroy public libraries. This new service invites patrons to safely come back to the library to pick up holds, and to...

Sensational summer: The hottest months call for the biggest events

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Summer is back, and in more ways than just the heat. After 2020’s cancellations and a sort-of-back 2021, summer has returned in full bloom for 2022. From live music, to parades, art camps and more, we’ve compiled a list of some of the many summer activities...

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