PHOTOS: A roll through Gilroy Gardens
People of all ages rolled through Gilroy Gardens on bicycles, scooters and strollers for the third annual Ride the Gardens event on May 18. The free event was part of a series of activities throughout the Bay Area for National Bike Month. While Gilroy...
Christopher High girls soccer hopes tough competition in BVAL Mount Hamilton pays off in probable CCS playoff berth
The Christopher High girls soccer team knew its first season playing in the Blossom Valley Athletic League’s Mount Hamilton Division—one of only four A leagues in the entire Central Coast Section—was going to be a challenge.
After all, the Mount Hamilton is a step up...
Fligor declares victory, Kumar concedes
Assistant Santa Clara County Assessor Neysa Fligor early today declared victory in her bid to be elected county assessor. Fligor's victory announcement shortly after midnight coincided with a concession statement by her runoff election rival, former Saratoga Councilmember Rishi Kumar.
Fligor led Kumar by nearly...
Christopher girls volleyball team starts anew
As the only remaining player from the 2019 Christopher High team that advanced to the CIF NorCal Division III Regional playoff semifinals, Elizabeth Holderman knows the effort and focus it will take for this year’s team to achieve its potential.
“The girls have already made...
Student filmmakers set to shine at Gav showcase
Gavilan College will host its Eighth Annual Film Showcase from 6-8:30pm April 26 at the theater on the Gilroy campus. The free event will feature about 25 student films and finish with an awards presentation for outstanding filmmaking achievements.
The showcase presents films created by...
Gilroy Police blotter, Jan. 15-21, 2024
Police warn of phone scam
Gilroy Police are warning residents about a phone scam in the city from an individual who claims to be an officer with the department.
On Jan. 19, the Gilroy Police Department received a report from a resident who had been contacted...
Attorney: Group demands schools reopen
An attorney representing a group of Gilroy parents threatened a lawsuit if the Gilroy Unified School District does not offer in-person learning for middle and high school students before the end of the school year on June 4.
In a May 2 letter, which was...
Christopher field hockey team makes history, earning first CCS semifinal playoff berth
With a riveting 2-1 overtime win in the Central Coast Section playoffs on Nov. 6, the Christopher High field hockey team made history, earning its first semifinal berth in program history.
In the midst of their best season ever, the Cougars (16-1-2) play the section’s...
Fentanyl deaths increase in Santa Clara County
Deaths from fentanyl, a powerful opioid drug, are drastically on the rise in Santa Clara County this year, and public health officials think stress and anxiety resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic might be contributing to the increase.
Sports Roundup: Christopher girls basketball wins sixth in row
Christopher HS Boys Basketball (17-2 overall, 7-0 BVAL Mt. Hamilton)
Recent results: Won 54-44 vs. Willow Glen; won 64-48 at Leigh
Upcoming games: 7pm Feb. 5 at Branham; 7pm Feb. 7 at Santa Teresa
NOTES: Cougars remain on top of the league; second-place Westmont visits on Feb....























