Judge says YES to hospitals, NO to AG
A U.S. District Court judge in Los Angeles rejected a bid by California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to block the purchase of two failing Verity Health System hospitals by Santa Clara County.
The Feb. 22 ruling cleared the way for the county to close its...
Local Scene: Gavilan’s championship football team celebrating 50 years
Gavilan’s championship football team celebrating 50 years
In the five decades since the Gavilan College football team won the national championship in 1973, Coach Bob Garcia has helped organize three reunions with the players, coaches and everyone else involved in the historic run.
Now, Garcia is...
Preserving the Past: An open letter to William Shatner
Dear Mr. Shatner,
Our town was captivated by your gratitude when the Tognetti family returned your lost wallet. In return, I want to share two Gilroy connections of which you are probably unknown.
First, did you know the helmsman and engineer of the USS Enterprise was...
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...
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.
Group to begin gathering signatures in councilmember recall effort
A group seeking to recall Gilroy City Councilmember Rebeca Armendariz will now start collecting signatures after its petition was approved by City Clerk Thai Pham on June 14.
Proponents now have until Oct. 12 to gather at least 6,217 signatures, or 20% of the 31,082...
Ren Faire starts this weekend
Take a step back in time and enjoy medieval pageantry, entertainment and fare at the Northern California Renaissance Faire. The revelry starts Sept. 17-18, and continues on weekends through Oct. 22-23 at Casa de Fruta in Hollister.
The festival features merchandise from fine artisans and...
Cecelia Ponzini is 30th District’s Woman of the Year
Morgan Hill’s Cecelia Ponzini—who has helped more than 10,000 families gain access to food, clothing and other necessities—is the Woman of the Year for California Assembly District 30.
Chamber president denies conflict claim
Morgan Hill mayoral candidate Mark Turner plans to resign from his position as president/CEO of the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce should he be elected in November.
It’s a position Turner has shared with voters since he began campaigning in 2021. But he’s had to double...
Animal cruelty suspect ordered to house arrest
A Morgan Hill woman who is accused of felony animal abuse has been ordered to wear a monitoring device and is restricted to home confinement after a hearing in Santa Clara County Superior Court last week, according to authorities.
Ava Geddes, 66, appeared at the...





















