Schools prep for distance learning
The Santa Clara County Office of Education announced this week that school closures throughout the county will extend past May.
Dr. Deborah Flores, superintendent at Gilroy Unified School District, posted an update on the website, saying that the school is aiming for a new return...
County investigating Covid-19 ‘cluster’ at Costco
County health officials are investigating four Costco stores, including Gilroy, on reports of Covid-19 “clusters.”
According to Santa Clara County Public Health, six employees of the 7251 Camino Arroyo store in Gilroy tested positive for Covid-19 between July 24-30.
The Sunnyvale location had 13 confirmed cases...
Gilroy approves flag-flying policy at City Hall
The Gilroy City Council approved a flag-flying policy at City Hall on May 17, after its decision earlier this month to fly a flag in recognition of the LGBTQ community in June.
The council voted unanimously in favor of proclaiming June as LGBTQ Pride Month...
Letter: Gilroy needs effective leadership on homeless, housing
After two decades of addressing homelessness and housing in the public sector for various jurisdictions, I’ve learned that effective solutions and results depend on collaborative leadership. Prioritizing housing solutions, providing immediate relief for those experiencing homelessness, and facilitating housing necessary for the economic mobility...
Letter: Mayor-elect committed to Gilroy’s goals
When I started this campaign, I held the belief that Gilroy possesses untapped potential. Throughout the campaign, I engaged with numerous property and business owners, community leaders, city personnel, representatives of non-profit organizations and, most importantly, the citizens.
Gilroyans from all neighborhoods and interests are...
Gilroy seeks input on housing plan
The Gilroy City Council and Planning Commission will host a joint study session to discuss Gilroy’s Housing Element.
City officials are seeking input from residents, workforce, and other local stakeholders about plans to address Gilroy’s housing challenges and find solutions.
The meeting will take place on...
Man arrested with gun after shots fired
Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man with a gun in his car after someone reported shots had been fired in the Gilroy area Thursday night, according to authorities.
PHOTOS: Artists paint mural on Gilroy Veterans Hall
Gilroy artist Sheryl Cathers and Army veteran Jesse Sanchez have been busy over the past couple of weeks painting a large mural on the Eigleberry Street side of the downtown Gilroy Veterans Hall. Titled “Home of the Brave,” the mural depicts an American flag...
Three die in two Sunday accidents
Three people died in two unrelated traffic accidents in Morgan Hill on Sunday morning, according to authorities.
The fatalities prompted police to emphasize a message to the public about driving carefully and safely over the busy holiday traffic period.
About 3am Dec. 22, a single-vehicle collision...
Looming federal shutdown would cause immediate impacts
Unless Congress passes legislation with a financial package to keep it running, the federal government will shut down beginning at 12:01am Sunday, Oct. 1. Federal workers were put on notice Sept. 27 that a shutdown is imminent and millions of government employees and military...