Wreaths Across America returns to South County cemeteries
The South County Wreaths Across America effort will take place on Dec. 18, this time in person, and the public is invited to participate.
Wreaths Across America’s mission is to remember fallen U.S. veterans, honor those who serve, and teach children the value of freedom....
Garlic Festival shooting victims can still apply for assistance
Victims of the deadly 2019 shooting at the Gilroy Garlic Festival have one year remaining to apply for financial assistance from the California Victim Compensation Board, says a press release from the board.
“We were heartened by the return of the Gilroy Garlic Festival this...
Overdose deaths in U.S. reached record high as pandemic spread
Americans died of drug overdoses in record numbers as the pandemic spread across the country, federal researchers reported Wednesday, the result of lost access to treatment, rising mental health problems and wider availability of dangerously potent new street drugs.
In the 12-month period that ended...
Gavilan event offers free services for students, enrollees
Gavilan College aims to boost student enrollment even more with Rock and Enroll Day on Aug. 2.
The event, scheduled for 9am-2pm, is designed to help new and continuing students to prepare for the fall semester by providing access to key services in a single...
Garlic Festival opens grant application period
The Gilroy Garlic Festival Association is inviting local nonprofit organizations to apply for grants.
Grant funds range from $500 to $5,000 per application per year. Candidates for the grants should be based in Gilroy and the surrounding area.
Organizations involved in promoting Gilroy as a visitor...
Trolley tours wine country in style
With more than 50 bonded wineries in southern Santa Clara County, there are plenty of reasons to keep your wine purchases local.
Morgan Hill residents Heather Gallegos and Christina Perez have been friends for over 30 years and have done lots of international travel. With...
Alleyway mural project aims to spruce up downtown
When rail commuters roll into downtown Gilroy, their only view is a neglected alleyway used for dumpsters and delivery trucks.
But the alleyway between Martin and Lewis streets recently got a burst of color, with much more to come.
Longtime Gilroy artist Sheryl Cathers wrapped up...
Letter: Healing together
Another mass shooting. Another group of individuals and families trying to come to terms with an incomprehensible grief. And while this tragedy did not happen within our small community of Gilroy, it took place in our larger community that we call home.
I am currently...
Increased tuberculosis cases reported in Santa Clara County
The County of Santa Clara Public Health Department recently released new data showing a 19% increase in new tuberculosis (TB) diagnoses in the county in 2023, compared to the previous year.
This follows a 6% increase in new TB diagnoses in the county for 2022,...
Porcella’s legacy: Downtown store, in the family since 1898, has shut its doors
For more than 130 years, the cozy brick building at 7357 Monterey St. was a community hub, with countless generations of Gilroyans and others from nearby stopping in for daily goods, getting a haircut, and later, purchasing musical instruments.
It was a place where aspiring...























