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December 22, 2025

Developer eyes annexation in southwest Gilroy

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A developer has proposed to annex 194 acres of agricultural land in southwest Gilroy and build up to 1,195 residential units, according to a conceptual plan submitted to the city in July. The proposal, in the early stages, could take years to play out, as...

Health plan begins construction on new South County resource center

Santa Clara Family Health Plan on July 28 commemorated the start of construction of its newest public facility, the South County Community Resource Center in Gilroy. The resource center, set to open in early 2026, will serve residents of Gilroy, Morgan Hill and San...

Covid-19 outbreak reported at Santa Clara County juvenile detention facilities

Nine youth detainees and four staff members of Santa Clara County Juvenile Hall and the William F. James Ranch tested positive this week for Covid-19, according to Santa Clara County officials. The outbreak is the first detected transmission of the virus in the county’s juvenile facilities since the pandemic began in March.

Local Scene: Conversation and Coffee; South Valley Symphony concert

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City officials to discuss getting involved in government The public is invited to join Mayor Marie Blankley, Communication and Engagement Manager Rachelle Bedell and City Administrator Jimmy Forbis for Conversation and Coffee on Saturday, March 5 at 9:30am in the Council Chambers at 7351 Rosanna...

DA launches new online data portal

The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office launched a public data dashboard last week to support what they said will promote “transparency, accountability, and community engagement” within the criminal justice system.    The DA’s office intends to update data regularly on victim and defendant race and...

Biden sworn in as 46th U.S President

Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday, taking office at a moment of profound health, economic and political crises with a promise to seek unity after a tumultuous four years that tore at the fabric of American society.

Boosters required for healthcare workers

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Healthcare workers and others in “high-risk” settings must receive their Covid-19 vaccination booster by Jan. 24, the Santa Clara County health officer announced Dec. 28. Under the new local health order, workers must be up-to-date on their vaccination (both fully vaccinated and boosted against Covid-19...

Guest View, Connie Rogers: VTA housing proposal would overwhelm downtown

We are writing as a citizens’ group of Gilroy residents who are actively involved in Gilroy planning issues. Several of our members participated in both of the recent Zoom meetings with VTA staff and PlaceWorks regarding the transit-oriented development you are planning to build...

Letter: Keep families safe with Proposition 36

As a candidate for Gilroy City Council I have been listening to residents throughout Gilroy, and I am often asked whether I support California Proposition 36. My answer is a resounding YES. Prop 36 was put on the ballot by California voters to address the...

Group pushes for police reform

About 40 people attended a demonstration in support of public safety reform and accountability in front of the Gilroy Police Department Thursday evening. The June 18 rally and press conference was organized by a group of local residents known as Gilroy Community Action on Policing....

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