Velasco won’t seek reelection
Mayor Roland Velasco announced Jan. 27 that he will not seek a second term in the November election.
“With much reflection, I had an opportunity over the last couple of months to talk with my wife about the time and energy it takes to be...
Mobile Covid-19 testing unit arrives in Gilroy
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center’s mobile Covid-19 testing unit will be stationed in Gilroy this week.
Free testing will be available at the Valley Health Center, 7475 Camino Arroyo in Gilroy, June 9-12 from 10am to 4pm.
No health insurance, doctor’s note or appointment is required,...
Gilroy resident Cain Velasquez accused in San Jose shooting
Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez was arrested after he allegedly shot a man near an intersection north of Morgan Hill Feb. 28, according to authorities.
San Jose Police reported on social media Tuesday morning that Velasquez had been booked at the Santa Clara County...
Gilroy’s Jesse Guerrero ready for first pro fight stateside
Jesse James Guerrero is ready for his big moment.
The Gilroy native—after racking up five wins and a draw, all in Mexico—will compete for the first time as a pro stateside on March 25 at Save Mart Center in Fresno. The 19-year-old boxes Eduardo Alvarez...
Flu shots for all
Santa Clara County Public Health held a free flu shot drive-thru event at Valley Health Center Gilroy on Oct. 24.
Participants could remain in their vehicles as they were administered a vaccine to protect them from a strain of the flu.
Public health officials...
Fred Tovar seeks reelection to Gilroy City Council
Fred Tovar announced July 17 that he will vie to keep his seat on the Gilroy City Council in the November election.
Tovar was first elected to the council in 2016, part of 16 years in public service that included time on the California Community...
Danny Mitchell to run for city council
Longtime Gilroy resident Danny Mitchell has thrown his hat into the ring for the Gilroy City Council race in November.
Mitchell, who has lived in the city for 60 years, recently retired after 25 years with Gilroy-based Heinzen Manufacturing, where he served as a partner...
Apple’s head of security indicted in Santa Clara County CCW case
A grand jury has issued a pair of indictments accusing Apple’s head of global security, two high-ranking officials from the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office and a local business owner of exchanging bribes for concealed gun permits.
Gilroy Garlic Festival announces 2021 events
A drive-thru Gourmet Alley experience, a garlicky dinner and fundraising golf tournament are part of a series of events the Gilroy Garlic Festival has planned in 2021 after a year-long hiatus.
The Gilroy Garlic Festival Association announced the events on April 27.
“We have all been...
Feds order draining of Anderson Reservoir
Federal engineers have ordered Valley Water to speed up its plans to drain and replace the Anderson Dam in Morgan Hill, citing earthquake dangers.
In a Feb. 20 letter to the Santa Clara Valley Water District, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission demanded that the district...