Gilroy teen pursues passions in pandemic, encourages others
At 14 years old and nearly 6 feet tall, Reyna Padron is taller than most of her peers.
She’s had to deal with the occasional...
Local Scene: Gavilan College job fair, new deputy county librarian
Gavilan College hosting job fair
The Gavilan College Career/Transfer Center is hosting a Virtual Career & Job Fair on April 29 from 9am-2pm.
Students and community...
Letters to the Editor: Immigrants are essential
Immigrants are essential
The Statue of Liberty has been welcoming immigrants for many years. In California our economy and way of living depend on field...
Giant teddy bear walks through South Valley
It’s not every day you see a bear in Gilroy. Especially one that walks on two legs with a disproportionately large head and a...
Council approves downtown parking lot design
The Gilroy City Council approved a recommended design for a downtown parking lot April 19.
The parking lot, proposed at the corner of Eigleberry and...
Committee gives ideas on tackling homelessness
A committee tasked with finding ways to address homelessness in Gilroy gave an update on its activities to the city council on April 19.
The...
Gilroy woman dies in solo-vehicle crash in Prunedale
A 32-year-old Gilroy woman died in a solo-vehicle crash early Monday in Prunedale.
California Highway Patrol officer Jessica Medueño said the woman was driving a...
One year later: How U.S. winemakers averted disaster
Brianne Day makes a wide array of wines from the Willamette and Applegate Valleys in southern Oregon. Along with the usual pinot noirs and...
Bill allows water district to select ‘best contractor’ for Anderson Dam retrofit
The state assembly on Monday unanimously approved a bill that would assist with the retrofitting of Anderson Dam in Morgan Hill.
Assembly Bill 271, which...
CineLux Gilroy scheduled to open April 23
After more than two years of renovations coupled with Covid-19 closures, the CineLux Gilroy Cafe and Lounge at 6851 Monterey Road is scheduled to...
