Gilroy Police blotter, Nov. 21-28, 2023
Two arrested on suspicion of burglarizing vehicles
Two men were arrested Nov. 22 after they reportedly went on a spree of early-morning vehicle burglaries.
Izaiah Barrera, 18, and Jose Lendechy Jr., 19, were arrested on suspicion of vehicle theft and burglary.
According to Gilroy Police, at about...
Wreaths for veterans
Nearly 1,200 wreaths were placed on veterans’ graves in South County during National Wreaths Across America Day on Dec. 14.
More than 300 volunteers spread out at Gavilan Hills and St.Mary’s cemeteries in Gilroy and Mt. Hope Cemetery in Morgan Hill to take part...
Amah Mutsun Tribal Band urges Gilroy to rethink bell
A replica bell approved more than a year ago for downtown Gilroy faces opposition from the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band, who say such markers symbolize enslavement of Native Americans during the Spanish colonization period.
Those in support of the bell, however, say it does not...
Weather helps SCU firefighters
Firefighters made significant progress against the SCU Complex in the past day, bringing 25 percent of it under control and allowing Cal Fire to east more evacuation orders.
Tree plan takes root
In a year where the handling of Gilroy's trees has been seen by many as anything but tremendous, Gerardo Orduno and Heriberto Denec with West Coast Arborists worked planting 12 new trees throughout the city shortly before noon on Tuesday.
“This one here, it’s...
Nov. 8 turnout exceeds half of county voters
The estimated voter turnout in the Nov. 8 election surpassed 50% in Santa Clara County this week as local elections officials have continued to count ballots submitted by mail and those cast provisionally.
As of 5pm Nov. 15, elections officials have counted 526,659 ballots cast...
Board of supervisors approves Coyote Valley preservation plan
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors has voted to limit development across some 7,500 acres in unincorporated Coyote Valley in an effort to preserve agricultural land for local farmers.
The plan, which the board approved unanimously Dec. 14, will limit the number of single-family...
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...
‘House of Desires’ comes to Gavilan College stage
The Gavilan College Theatre Arts Department will present “House of Desires,” a witty romantic comedy filled with mistaken identities and physical humor, over two upcoming weekends starting May 9-10.
Written by Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, “House of Desires” is considered the first published...
Sheriff’s bomb squad detonates items found at San Martin home
Authorities are investigating a Sept. 5 emergency incident in San Martin where hazardous materials were found at a residence, prompting the sheriff’s bomb squad to conduct a controlled explosion near Rucker Elementary School.
Firefighters and emergency medical personnel responded to a report of a medical...






















