Letter: Standing up for truth and Gilroy’s future
To those who continue to spread false accusations and hateful messages, I want to set the record straight and address the misinformation head-on. I’ve recently been the target of multiple negative mailers, each more misleading than the last, aimed at dividing our community and...
Weekend heat advisory issued in Santa Clara Valley
Temperatures in the Santa Clara Valley are expected to reach the high 90s and low 100s this weekend, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a heat advisory warning.
The warning starts on Friday at noon and lasts until Sunday night.
The weather service said hottest...
DUI checkpoint in Gilroy Dec. 14
The Gilroy Police Department’s Traffic Unit will conduct a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint Dec. 14 at an undisclosed location within the city limits.
“The deterrent effect of DUI checkpoints is a proven resource in reducing the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol...
Valley Water accepting applications for 2022 Grant Program
Valley Water is accepting applications for its 2022 Grant Program, which provides important funding for projects that support the water district’s mission of “providing safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment and economy,” says a press release.
For 2022, Valley Water has a total...
Program promotes STEAM education among Gilroy girls
Amazon Web Services Girls’ Tech Series Camp STEAM on Aug. 13 brought together more than 115 incoming sixth-grade girls from Gilroy Unified School District to inspire and motivate the students to pursue interests in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM).
Girls’ Tech Camp STEAM...
Oakwood students are space bound
High school students at Morgan Hill’s Oakwood School are in the process of building a satellite that will be sent to outer space on a future NASA mission.
The satellite, known as NyanSat, is one of 10 small research satellites recently selected by the U.S....
Spoking My Mind: Summertime, and the cycling is easy
First, an inspirational quote: “SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER!” - A. Cooper
Kids, enjoy your well-earned freedom. Celebrate with some sweet summer cycling, and don’t forget your helmets and sunscreen! Drivers, be extra alert!
Second, a quick thank you to all the riders who participated in last...
Gym hands out free turkeys
Members of Pound 4 Pound Sports Fitness in downtown Gilroy, with signs in hand and no shortage of enthusiasm, were drawing in Monterey Street travelers with an enticing deal on Nov. 25: a free turkey for Thanksgiving.
Multiple world champion boxer Robert Guerrero, who trains...
Gilroy shooting victims fund nears $1M
A charitable fund intended to support the victims of the Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting on July 28 received $961,101.71 in pledges and gifts in the first two weeks.
The number is constantly growing as donations come in. On Monday, various local businesses donated $50,744 to...
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,...