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The past few years of the pandemic have been a time of trauma, loss and isolation for many people. It’s something that Laura Díaz Tovar experiences on a daily basis through her work as an advocate for domestic violence victims. But Díaz, a lifelong writer...

Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen on June 9 awarded $60,000 in grants to community organizations combating racial inequity.  Fourteen organizations received funding from the third annual racial justice grant program following a series of social justice reforms in 2020. A total of $160,000...

Downtown Gilroy was filled with colorful marigolds, somber remembrances to those who have passed and traditional performances during the inaugural La Ofrenda Festival on Oct. 28. The event, which celebrates the Mexican holiday of Dia de los Muertos, took place on Monterey Street between...

Gov. Gavin Newsom and state Sen. Nancy Skinner announced a proposal Dec. 5 to penalize oil companies in an effort to deter gas price gouging. The proposal would make it illegal for oil companies to charge excessive refining margins—the price difference between the cost of...

This election should have been straightforward with the reelection of Marie Blankley as mayor. Marie Blankley has worked her way through a position on the planning commission and also as a city council member before becoming mayor, gaining extensive experience as to how cities...

Hello Gilroy! What a rewarding experience these last seven years have been. Since elected in 2018, then again in 2020, I have been dedicated to improving Gilroy’s financial stability and building a foundation from which our city services and necessary infrastructure can excel.  Whether deteriorating...

Christopher HS Football (9-2 overall, 6-0 BVAL Mt. Hamilton Division) Recent results: Lost 21-14 vs. Menlo (CCS D2) Upcoming games: Season over. NOTE: Menlo scored late in the fourth quarter to beat the Cougars. For CHS, quarterback Jaxen Robinson completed 17-of-23 passes for 154 yards and one...

6th Street Studios & Art Center is showcasing the work of 12 local artists in “Rising as a Community.” The exhibit runs through July 31 at 64 West Sixth St. in downtown Gilroy. Artists working in oil, acrylic, photography and other media have come together to...

Mary Otterson (left) shares a laugh with Mayor Marie Blankley during Otterson’s 102nd birthday celebration on Sept. 25 at Merrill Gardens in Gilroy. Otterson was born in Oklahoma and raised on a farm, the oldest of five children. Only she and her youngest sister...

Longtime Democratic incumbent U.S. Representative Zoe Lofgren holds a commanding lead in the Nov. 5 election for the 18th congressional seat.  According to the California Secretary of State’s office, Lofgren has received more than 82,400 votes, or 63% of the ballots counted, in the Nov....