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Local Scene: Book sale returns; ‘American Pickers’ filming in California

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Book sale returns Nov. 12 The Friends of Gilroy Library holds a book sale every second Saturday of the month from 10am-1pm at the library, 350 West Sixth St. The next sale is Nov. 12. Books will be $5 per bag for members and $8 a bag...

Candidate for Assessor’s Office decries mailer from County

“Due to the federal Medi-Cal cuts, our County-run hospitals and clinics are at risk of closure.” “Under the leadership of the Board of Supervisors, we are fighting to preserve and protect our critical services.” These boldface words from Santa Clara County executive James R. Williams greeted...

Police blotter, Feb. 22-27, 2021: Vehicle crash, grand theft

Feb. 22 • A vehicle collision resulting in injuries occurred on the 600 block of Leavesley Road at 6am. • Police responded to a report of petty theft on First Street and Wren Avenue at 9am. • Arson was reported on the 8200 block of Church Street. •...

State restores indoor mask mandate

California will restore an indoor mask mandate this week in the wake of a recent increase in Covid-19 cases, one of the state's top health officials said Monday. State Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly said the state will reimplement an indoor mask...

Man arrested for trafficking drugs in Gilroy, San Benito County

During a joint investigation into a suspected narcotics trafficker operating in Gilroy and San Benito County, investigators from the Gilroy Police Department Anti-Crime Team and detectives from the San Benito County Criminal Apprehension, Suppression, Prevention Response Team recently served a search warrant at a...

Letter: Preserve Wheeler Auditorium’s place in Gilroy history

The following letter was sent to City of Gilroy officials on March 23, and shared with the Gilroy Dispatch.  Please accept these comments from the Gilroy Historical Society on the Gilroy Civic Center Master Plan and draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR). We have read and...

Business briefs: Big Lots opens in Gilroy, Performance Food Group documents available

Big Lots will celebrate its grand opening at 360 East 10th St. on Aug. 29. The discount retailer, which specializes in furniture and other home goods, is occupying the 27,000-square-foot space previously home to Rite Aid, which closed in early 2019. The store will reflect a...

Cline sits at top of Gilroy City Council race

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Political newcomer Tom Cline will be joining two familiar faces on the Gilroy City Council, according to the latest election results. As of 4pm on Nov. 9, Cline led all candidates with 22% of the vote. Carol Marques landed in second with 21.4%, while Dion...

Vacant Christmas Hill Park home, trailer to be demolished

The City of Gilroy has plans to demolish a dilapidated home and trailer that have been vacant for years at Christmas Hill Park. The city will be accepting bids on Jan. 20 from contractors for the work that includes disposing of asbestos in the home. The...

Teachers, district reach agreement

The Gilroy Unified School District late Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 18, announced it had reached a tentative agreement with the Gilroy Teachers Association on a new labor contract for certificated employees. The agreement covers three years, and provides a 2 percent increase per year, from...

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