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March 18, 2026

Police blotter, Feb. 22-27, 2021: Vehicle crash, grand theft

Feb. 22 • A vehicle collision resulting in injuries occurred on the 600 block of Leavesley Road at 6am. • Police responded to a report of petty theft on First Street and Wren Avenue at 9am. • Arson was reported on the 8200 block of Church Street. •...

Local Scene: Blood drive combats shortage

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Local blood drive combats shortage The American Red Cross has faced a “concerning” drop in blood and platelet donations this summer, according to the organization, and donors are needed to make an appointment to give in August to help prevent a blood shortage. The decline in...

Local Scene: Maria Cid recognized as Woman of the Year

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Maria Cid recognized as Woman of the Year Maria Cid, an active member of the Gilroy community, will be honored as Woman of the Year by the San Benito County Chamber of Commerce during its 102nd Annual Awards Dinner on Oct. 21 at Leal Vineyards...

Motorcyclist dies in Morgan Hill accident

The motorcyclist was “driving at a rate of speed in which he was unable to safely stop for traffic ahead,” reads the press release. The front of the Yamaha collided with the rear of the Silverado, causing the driver of the motorcycle to be ejected into the northbound lanes of U.S. 101.

Gilroy planners request more time on electronic billboard ordinance

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A proposal to construct a 75-foot electronic billboard adjacent to Highway 101 has drawn the ire of some Gilroy residents, including others from outside of the city, who say its bright lights would not only serve as a distraction to passing motorists, but also...

South County locals compete in Watsonville fair

As workers and volunteers put the finishing touches on the Santa Cruz County Fair, the animals raised by Future Farmers of America and other organizations—including some from Morgan Hill and southern Santa Clara County—have arrived in the livestock section. Earlier this week, students from Morgan...

Mass Covid-19 vaccination site opens at Gilroy High

South County’s first mass Covid-19 vaccination site opened at Gilroy High School on Feb. 24, and health officials are hopeful the location can serve up to 2,000 people daily, dependent on supply. The vaccination clinic at 750 West 10th St. uses the main and auxiliary...

A look inside: Anderson Reservoir diversion tunnel

Crews for Valley Water and various construction contractors later this month will finish digging a new 1,736-foot diversion tunnel for Anderson Reservoir—which has been about 80% complete since February. In late May, crews will dig out the final 350 feet of the tunnel by opening...

The Wolf Watch: South County native to return to San Jose to take on Sharks Dec. 28

After the NHL’s Christmas break, the Calgary Flames resume play with a game at San Jose on Dec. 28 at 7pm—bringing goalie Dustin Wolf back near his childhood home on a road trip.  The Flames follow the next night with a 5pm contest in Las...

Gavilan is ready to spring athletes back into action

Once Gavilan College receives the go-ahead from the state of California and Santa Clara County to resume in-person classes and athletics competition, athletic trainers Rebecca Northon and Erik Hilliker will be ready to spring student-athletes back into action in the safest way possible.  The two...

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