Letter: Gilroy lacks leadership needed to help homeless
As a long-time Gilroyan and local business owner, the dysfunctional nature of Gilroy City Hall is extremely frustrating. The poor customer service is not limited to those of us in the business community, however.
Citizens, nonprofit organizations, property owners, city employees and other local, governmental...
Gilroy boys win five state wrestling titles
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...
Local Scene: City town hall; arts events
City administrator holding town hall
City Administrator Jimmy Forbis will host a virtual town hall on June 22 at 6pm.
During the Town Hall, community members will have the opportunity to ask questions regarding any City-related topic.
To request Spanish language interpretation services for this meeting, contact...
Army team wins G-Fest’s first cooking competition
First-time cooking competitor Bret Barker, a 12-year veteran tank commander with the U.S. Army, delighted the judging panel at the 41st annual Gilroy Garlic Festival to claim victory in the Champions for Charity challenge.
“It’s absolutely phenomenal,” said Barker of the opening cooking competition held...
A holiday tradition: San Benito Oriana Chorale returns to Mission San Juan Bautista
For many, the San Benito Oriana Chorale’s holiday concerts are the kick-off to the Christmas season.
“It sets the tone for a beautiful Christmas season,” said Director Rachel Romina. “This traditionally is the launching pad of Christmas. It’s going to be phenomenal.”
But for the past...
A look back at some of the major Gilroy stories of 2022
For more than two years, people have clamored for the return to “normal” after the uncertainties of a pandemic.
In 2022, we got a taste of normalcy, but it was far from being predictable.
Covid-19, which dominated the headlines in 2020 and 2021, seemingly took a...
Year in Review 2020: Court dates in January for Gilroy suspects
Two high-profile Gilroy crime cases from 2020 will continue with court hearings in January.
Gilroy resident Alan Viarengo, who is accused of repeatedly threatening Santa Clara County’s public health officer over Covid-19 policies, will next appear in court on Jan. 20 for a trial setting.
Darren...
Letter: Step up for Gilroy, support St. Joseph’s Center
As we prepare to gather with loved ones this holiday season, it’s important to remember that many of our neighbors are struggling to meet even their most basic needs.
St. Joseph’s Family Center, a cornerstone in our community’s support network, has been working tirelessly to...
Family Health Plan helps locals keep Medi-Cal coverage
In recognition of the urgency of upcoming policy changes, Santa Clara Family Health Plan (SCFHP) is partnering with community-based organizations in Santa Clara County to encourage residents to enroll in Medi-Cal, keep their coverage by completing annual renewals and use their benefits before new...
Officials say Omicron surge could be cresting
Santa Clara County officials said Jan. 14 that the region's Omicron surge may be cresting and called on private health care providers to increase their Covid-19 testing capacity.
The county is currently seeing its highest infection rates since the pandemic began, according to Health Officer...






















