South County farmers, local officials discuss ag policy at historic Miller Red Barn
Local and county officials met with agricultural leaders at the restored Miller Red Barn to discuss policy changes aimed at supporting South County farmers, emphasizing a desire to collaborate closely to craft rules that update the county’s aging ordinances while reflecting the modern reality...
CHS girls tennis moves up a division, wins another title
In the 2024-25 school year, one of the best teams at Christopher High School was the Cougars girls tennis team. The team fashioned an undefeated league season a year ago and moved up a division. And went undefeated again.
This past fall, in the Blossom...
Chamber names Spice of Life winners
The Gilroy Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of the 2018 Spice of Life Awards and the list includes several well-known Gilroyans in the business community along with those who have devoted their lives to serving their community. Local businesses and non-profit organizations...
Council to consider downtown parking lot design
The Gilroy City Council will consider a design for a downtown parking lot on April 19.
The parking lot is proposed at the corner of Eigleberry and Seventh streets, where a vacant lot and the former Gilroy Demonstration Garden sit. Talks have been ongoing to...
Letters: Development and politics
Not fake news
“Fake news” is the accusatory term used by Phill Laursen in his Oct. 5 Dispatch letter toward Dan Harney supporters. He goes on to say that his candidate, Carol Marques “proved" that Dan Harney had voted in favor of the 721-acre, 4,000-home...
County, organizations form Covid-19 outreach team
County officials announced the formation of a team that is going door-to-door in areas hit hardest by Covid-19 to inform them on safety practices and other resources.
The Community Health & Business Engagement Team began canvassing in September and members have visited more than 3,300...
Art center hosts group show, prepares for first-ever gala
6th Street Studios & Art Center is showcasing the work of 12 local artists in “Rising as a Community.”
The exhibit runs through July 31 at 64 West Sixth St. in downtown Gilroy.
Artists working in oil, acrylic, photography and other media have come together to...
Person dies after being struck by vehicle on Leavesley Road
A pedestrian died Sunday night after they were struck by a vehicle while walking on Leavesley Road near city limits.
According to Gilroy Police, first responders arrived on the scene of the crash around 8:52pm Sept. 26. Responding Gilroy officers, a citizen and Cal Fire...
PHOTO: Gilroy dental practice marks 10 years
Jernell Escobar, DDS and her team marked the 10th anniversary of the Gilroy-based dental practice on March 10 with a ribbon cutting by the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce. Escobar’s practice, located at 7880 Wren Ave. D-142, offers pediatric, general and cosmetic dentistry. In addition...
Officials say Omicron surge could be cresting
Santa Clara County officials said Jan. 14 that the region's Omicron surge may be cresting and called on private health care providers to increase their Covid-19 testing capacity.
The county is currently seeing its highest infection rates since the pandemic began, according to Health Officer...























