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July 8, 2025

Local Scene: El Roble school library benefit, new city clerk

Driving range event benefits El Roble school El Roble Elementary School’s Day at the Driving Range, hosted by Garlic Country Driving Range, will be held Nov. 13 from 9am to 5pm. Garlic Country Golf Range will donate all of its proceeds from the day to help...

Gilroy Sports: CHS football continues to lead league

Christopher HS Football (7-1 overall, 4-0 BVAL Mt. Hamilton Division) Recent results: Won 43-20 vs. Oak Grove Upcoming games: 7:15pm Oct. 31 vs. Leigh NOTES: Cougars host Leigh and then close the regular season at Live Oak. CHS leads the league by one game over Santa Teresa,...

Photo: El Camino Real bell installed downtown

el camino real bell downtown gilroy paseo 150th anniversary
A crew installs a replica El Camino Real bell in the paseo between Sixth and Fifth streets in downtown Gilroy on Jan. 28. The commemorative marker, measuring at 15 feet tall, was brought forth by Gilroy’s 150th anniversary committee as a way to recognize...

Oily politics: Rivas targeted

The state’s petroleum industry is spending $320,000 in the District 30 State Assembly race to defeat fundraising frontrunner Robert Rivas. The San Benito County supervisor hopes to succeed Anna Caballero, who is running for state senate this year and represents a district that stretches...

DA will not file charges in Morgan Hill Nazi flag incident

Authorities said they will not file charges against a person who hung a flag depicting a Nazi swastika on the Burnett Avenue overpass in Morgan Hill.  Santa Clara County Supervising Deputy District Attorney Michel Amaral said the DA’s office has concluded an investigation into the...

After recent overdose, Gilroy Police warn of dangers of fentanyl

Gilroy Police are cautioning residents about the dangers of fentanyl and counterfeit pills after a young man died of an overdose in a local motel.

Starks works hard to realize dream

Moments before every softball game, Sarah Starks feels at peace. The Christopher High senior has a very good reason for feeling this way.  “My mindset going into every game is I know it’s not necessarily what you do on the field, but at that moment it’s...

Bill would help undocumented disaster victims

Three California assembly members on Tuesday introduced a newly minted bill which, if it becomes law, would bring financial assistance to storm and flood victims who are ineligible for state and federal assistance. Assembly Bill 513, also known as the California Individual Assistance Act, was...

Livestock owners can return to SCU zones to care for animals

CalFire and the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office have established a process for livestock owners to access their evacuated properties to remove or care for their animals as the SCU Complex burns in the eastern part of the county.

Local electeds react to Capitol riots

Supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6, where Congress was meeting to certify President-elect Joe Biden’s win. Local elected officials reacted on Twitter. Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) said he is sheltering in place in the Capitol complex. “My staff and I are safe...

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