The Wolf Watch: Goalie and NHL’s Flames near end of disappointing season
After an overachieving 2024-25 season, the NHL’s Calgary Flames and their goalkeeper, South County native Dustin Wolf, took a step back in 2025-26. As the season heads into its final week, the Flames are several steps back from the last playoff position and will...
Gilroy Gardens earns a Brass Ring
Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park was recently awarded the prestigious IAAPA Brass Ring Award for Cherry Jubilee, which was recognized as the Best New Food & Beverage Event. This award celebrates innovation, originality and impact in the global attractions industry and recognizes special events...
Hecker Pass roundabout complete
Work recently wrapped up on a new roundabout on Hecker Pass Highway at Autumn Way. Construction began in early spring.
A crosswalk was also included in the roundabout, where traffic will slow down to 30mph.
The new traffic pattern is part of the Hecker...
Lacrosse: Gilroy’s Perales earns national ‘Coach of the Year’ award
USA Lacrosse recently awarded national “Coach of the Year” awards to individuals in states and regions. One of only four of the awards in California went to Gilroy High’s Celeste Perales.
In the spring of 2025, Perales guided her Mustangs to a solid and competitive...
Local Scene: Free meals for children; Arts Roundtable meets
Free meals available for children at libraries
Free lunches are now available to children ages 0-18 and their caregivers at the Morgan Hill and Gilroy libraries.
These meals must be eaten at the library, as the grab-and-go service is no longer being offered due to federal...
County moves to extend eviction moratorium
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously May 26 to extend an eviction moratorium on residential and commercial tenants through August, but the decision is contingent on Gov. Gavin Newsom extending the state’s order before it expires on May 31.
If Newsom does...
A life of beauty: Iconic collector Gracie Garcia dies at 82
Gracie Garcia was a world traveler, who has floated down a river in India while looking up at the stars in a houseboat, explored the Hermitage Museum in a Russian palace, and partaken in countless other adventures.
She not only took in the surroundings, but...
Heat advisory in effect for Bay Area, Central Coast
By late morning on Monday, temperatures around the Bay Area and Central Coast are forecast to rise rapidly and a heat advisory will be in effect for the entire region.
“A fall heat wave kicks off today and will last for several days,” the National...
Gilroy Unified provides free WiFi hotspots for students
Gilroy Unified School District has sent out a group of busses with WiFi capabilities stationed at four school sites for students to have increased internet access.
Busses are stationed in the parking lot at Antonio Del Buono Elementary, Rucker Elementary, South Valley Middle and Gilroy...
Local Scene: Council candidate briefing; book sale
Public invited to council candidate briefing
City Administrator Jimmy Forbis will host a Gilroy City Council candidate briefing on Sept. 8 from 6-8pm.
The briefing will provide information to candidates about the city’s programs and services, finances, governance and strategic outlook. It will include presentations from...























