Local graduate heading to Stanford
At 18, Presentation High School senior Isabella Correa is co-president of The Tech Interactive’s Student Board, has devoted more than 800 hours to robotics projects and will intern as a systems engineer summer at Lockheed Martin this summer.
The Gilroy student (who grew up in...
Tax relief may be available for storm-damaged properties in Santa Clara County
The Santa Clara County Assessor is reminding property owners that they may qualify for property tax relief if their property was damaged by recent storms.
California law provides property tax relief for taxpayers whose property was damaged or destroyed. Disaster Relief Claim forms for temporary...
County officials celebrate Supreme Court decision upholding DACA
By Kyle Martin
Santa Clara County leaders on June 18 applauded the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to block the Trump administration’s attempt to cancel the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Act (known as DACA).
“Because of this decision, today I get to go back and...
Avis Kelley Track and Field Invitational takes on added significance
The 50th Avis Kelley Track and Field Invitational at Gilroy High on March 25 went off like usual, with hundreds of athletes from the South Valley and beyond competing in the annual event.
But this year’s meet had a hint of both celebration and poignancy...
Business gives back through community efforts
Always looking for ways to give back to the city they love, Jeff and Barbara Orth of Integrated Financial Benefits have found a way to reach out and help during the pandemic.
When it became apparent that people were going to have a long-term need...
Spoking My Mind: Septembers serve up sensational cycling
Alas, my final September with you. Sadly, we only have four more months together. Don’t despair, however, since the ninth month always kicks the cycling world back into high gear.
The approaching autumnal equinox means that the scorching summer days are (mostly) over, resulting in...
Police seize vehicles from ‘illegal sideshow’
Gilroy Police have located and impounded several vehicles that were involved in a massive illegal “sideshow” incident that occurred in the Target parking lot in October.
Local Scene: Ice Cream with a Cop, National Farmers Market Week
Police hold social event
The Gilroy Police Department will host “Ice Cream With a Cop” on Aug. 3 from 4:30-6:30pm at the Gilroy Senior Center, 7371 Hanna St.
Officers will be present to meet, talk and eat some ice cream with children and adults.
Police vehicles, as...
Merry Cherry Forever!
The Tognetti sisters, Andrea and Nancy, always loved being on the family ranch with their parents and brothers, playing in the fields and on the tractors. Throughout childhood and into their high school years, they even helped out with the family’s Merry Cherry fruit...
The Wolf Watch: Goalie in the running for NHL’s top rookie award
The Calgary Flames’ win on Jan. 18 in Winnipeg was against the best team in the entire Western Conference. The Jets had been 18-4-3 at home and 31-12-3 overall until Wolf and the Flames beat them.
Wolf is now No. 6 in the NHL in...






















