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It’s the fifth month, and I’m still finding it difficult to wrap my head around the fact that this is my final year with you. I see that I’ve been confessing a lot to you in 2025, so let’s keep that pattern going: for...

The House of Toys gift drive hosted by The Neon Exchange and Mt. Madonna YMCA collected more than 2,000 toys over the past few weeks, wrapping up Dec. 19. In addition to the toys, 300 stockings, $3,500 worth of gift cards, 100 books, 95 jackets...

After three years of discussions, the City of Gilroy took a major step forward June 20 in a process to construct a pair of ice rinks at the Gilroy Sports Park. With a 6-0 vote, the city council approved a term sheet with Sharks Sports...

When the children of Disney’s most notorious villains get a chance at redemption, romance blooms between sworn enemies in South Valley Civic Theatre’s production of “Disney’s Descendants, The Musical,” opening Oct. 3 at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse. The ambitious production features a “record” 120...

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra has rejected a personal appeal from Santa Clara County officials to keep two hospitals open, after they had attempted to head off a Jan. 30 court showdown. The county had proposed a memorandum of understanding that would commit the county...

A committee tasked with finding ways to address homelessness in Gilroy gave an update on its activities to the city council on April 19. The Homeless Ad Hoc Committee, which consists of Councilmembers Dion Bracco, Carol Marques and Fred Tovar, formed in September with the...

Pop’s Public House is slated to open its doors in about two weeks from today. It might not seem like it, especially when the new restaurant and bar still looks like it’ll take a miracle performed on an episode of Gordon Ramsay’s “Kitchen Nightmares.” However, there’s...

Growing up in San Jose, public transportation was not as widespread and commonly used as other cities. While many use and rely on the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), this system is not as efficient or as popular as it should be.  The main choice of...

The Christopher and San Benito boys volleyball teams split two matches this season, with the Cougars winning the first time in three games and the Haybalers returning the favor by the exact score in their latest contest on May 20. Game scores were 25-17,...

Then on Aug. 27, Gilroy resident Alan Viarengo was arrested for allegedly sending 24 anonymous, threatening letters to Santa Clara County Health Officer Sara Cody. Investigators serving a search warrant at his home found 138 firearms, thousands of rounds of ammunition and explosive materials.