Gilroy man arrested for possessing explosive devices
A Gilroy man who was injured by an explosion at a Mantelli Drive home was arrested Oct. 23 for possessing destructive devices.
Darren Dorrell, 53, was arrested after he was released from the hospital for treatment of serious injuries to his right hand, according to...
New Gavilan College women’s basketball coach Indira Kaljo knows what it takes to change things for the better
New Gavilan College women’s basketball coach Indira Kaljo knows exactly the situation she’s getting into.
The Rams haven’t fielded a team in three years, and recruiting to Gavilan is notoriously difficult for a variety of reasons.
A challenge for Kaljo? Yes. Daunting? Absolutely not. Not for...
Local leaders react to César Chávez sexual abuse allegations
Revelations of allegations of decades of sexual abuse by the late farmworker labor leader César Chávez cited March 17 by the United Farm Workers and the César Chávez Foundatio—and reported in detail by The New York Times—have prompted cancellations of celebrations of his upcoming...
J Winston Winery celebrates first harvest off new property
John Bannister of BCH Construction in Morgan Hill remembers watching his grandfather crush grapes and tuck the wine barrels under the porch at the family home in the Central Valley on the E&J Gallo ranch where they worked as farm laborers.
His family hails from...
San Martin suspect, barred from owning firearms, arrested with new cache
A man who was prohibited from having firearms was arrested Friday after deputies seized three assault-style rifles, a semi-automatic handgun and 1,500 rounds of ammunition at his home, the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office said.
Russell Larson Charling, 41, of San Martin, previously had firearms...
Gilroy girls capture Pacific Division title
The Gilroy girls water polo team rolled through the Monterey Bay League-Pacific Division tournament, taking the championship with a 13-4 win over Santa Catalina Saturday.
The Mustangs used swarming defense to keep SC at bay and that turned into an explosive offense on the other...
County declares April Distracted Driving Awareness Month
The County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors is expected to proclaim April 2022 as Distracted Driving Awareness Month at its April 5 meeting. The proclamation reminds motorists to drive with caution and to leave the phone alone while operating a vehicle, says a...
Police seize vehicles from ‘illegal sideshow’
Gilroy Police have located and impounded several vehicles that were involved in a massive illegal “sideshow” incident that occurred in the Target parking lot in October.
Gilroy artist hosts live, therapeutic virtual paint parties
Art has been proven to be an effective way to cope with anxiety. The therapeutic nature of creating something with one’s hands can sooth a mind overwhelmed with the stresses of everyday life.
With the Covid-19 outbreak causing angst throughout the world, such therapy is...
Updated: Charter schools fear impact of proposed rules
Gov. Gavin Newsom late on Tuesday, March 5 signed into law Senate Bill 126, which ensures that all corporate charter schools are held to the same transparency and accountability standards as neighborhood public schools.
During the debate on the Senate bill and several still-pending Assembly...






















