Gavilan College to host Poppy Jasper Film Fest opening ceremonies
The 2024 Poppy Jasper International Film Festival will take place April 10-17, with an opening night celebration set to take place at Gavilan College.
The festival’s April 10 opening ceremony, scheduled to begin at 8pm, will feature local guests and dignitaries, including a land acknowledgment...
Fatal accident causes severe delays
A traffic accident on U.S. 101 in Gilroy resulted in the death of a 57-year-old man and injuries to three others in heavy morning commuter traffic on Monday, Aug. 13.
The three-vehicle accident occurred at 7:55am on U.S. 101 northbound, just south of the Old...
Gilroy studies, may change downtown food truck regulations
Gilroy officials are looking at updating a decades-old ordinance on food trucks, but some business owners are cautioning city leaders to not make it restrictive for those wanting to sell their wares downtown.
The current ordinance, which was enacted in 1997, requires mobile vendors to...
Five South County students named Nat’l Merit Scholar semifinalists
Five South County high school students were selected as semifinalists in the 2019 National Merit® Scholarship Program, according to a recent announcement from its NMS Corporation.
Four students at Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy (Alan Apte, Samantha Melton, Andrew Dinh and Darice Wong)...
Santa Clara County launches new CARE Court
Santa Clara County on Dec. 2 launched its new “CARE Court” process, a 24-month program that offers support for people facing mental health challenges and are at risk of becoming embroiled in the criminal court system.
Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Court provides an...
Black Friday brings shoppers, traffic
Gilroy Premium Outlets was a shopping mecca for dedicated holiday shoppers last week, as thousands made their annual pilgrimage to the retail destination in Gilroy.
The shoppers who arrived as early as 6pm on Thanksgiving day, or who stayed until 2am Friday, when stores...
The Wolf Watch: Flames’ goalie helps shut out Panthers
Calgary Flames goalie Dustin Wolf, who grew up in Morgan Hill, recorded his second shutout of the season in a 3-0 victory over the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, who entered the contest with an 18-10-2 record. Wolf improved his home stats in...
County officials celebrate Supreme Court decision upholding DACA
By Kyle Martin
Santa Clara County leaders on June 18 applauded the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to block the Trump administration’s attempt to cancel the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Act (known as DACA).
“Because of this decision, today I get to go back and...
Police blotter, July 5-10, 2021: Pair of attempted robberies
July 5
• Petty theft was reported on the 6900 block of Automall Parkway at 11am.
• Police responded to a report of an assault on the 5900 block of Travel Park Circle at 1pm.
July 6
• A vehicle was stolen on the 6100 block of Monterey...
PHOTOS: 6th Street Studios & Art Center hosts open house event
6th Street Studios & Art Center celebrated the grand opening of Ruben Dario Villa’s studio “Fuchilandia” with an open house event March 18.
The event featured local art vendors, live music and performances, a caricature artist and the Cochinita food truck that made the trek...