Letter: Hats off to Jeff Garcia
Once again Jeff Garcia has returned to mentor the kids of Gilroy. Recently, with the help of many volunteers, Jeff and his team were able to put together a football camp for boys and girls. Gilroy youth of all ages enjoyed two days of...
CHP ramps up motorcycle traffic safety
In an effort to reduce the number of motorcycle crashes, the California Highway Patrol Hollister-Gilroy Area will deploy additional officers July 4-5, within south Santa Clara and San Benito counties. Officers will look for violations by both motorcycle riders and drivers that make roads...
Letter: A call for independence and collaboration in Gilroy
As a candidate for Gilroy City Council, I’m deeply committed to embracing diverse viewpoints and fostering collaboration to create policies that serve our entire community. While endorsements can be valuable, my recent experiences have revealed the limitations that can arise when officials are pressured...
South County police, DA to host gun buyback Dec. 14
The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office will partner with the Gilroy and Morgan Hill police departments to sponsor a $50,000 gun buyback in the South Bay Dec. 14, 2019.
From Italy to Gilroy, exchange students visit Elks Lodge
Gilroy Elks Lodge No. 1567 held an Italian themed fundraiser dinner. There were 12 high school students and their teacher from Italy visiting the USA. They were guests of the event organizer, Sam and Judy Bozzo who enlisted their help along with their teacher...
Two moderate quakes rattle Gilroy and beyond
Two moderate earthquakes—100 miles and 14 hours apart—this week near opposite ends of the Calaveras Fault were reminders of the 30th anniversary on Oct. 17 of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake.
A 4.7-magnitude tremor along the Calaveras Fault near Tres Pinos rattled shelves in Hollister...
Chamber president denies conflict claim
Morgan Hill mayoral candidate Mark Turner plans to resign from his position as president/CEO of the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce should he be elected in November.
It’s a position Turner has shared with voters since he began campaigning in 2021. But he’s had to double...
Vacant Christmas Hill Park home, trailer to be demolished
The City of Gilroy has plans to demolish a dilapidated home and trailer that have been vacant for years at Christmas Hill Park.
The city will be accepting bids on Jan. 20 from contractors for the work that includes disposing of asbestos in the home.
The...
Nominations sought for Architectural Awards
The Gilroy Historical Society wants to honor those who have invested in the preservation and beautification of their historic home or building.
The public is invited to nominate a building for the 2022 Architectural Awards. Include your name, the street address of the nominee, and...
Rocca’s Market busy with meat orders as Christmas nears
Gifts are an important part of any Christmas celebration, but the feast itself is arguably more so.
Rocca’s Market in San Martin is busy with meat orders as residents plan their holiday centerpieces.
General manager Dan Keith said the 92-year-old market specializes in prime beef and...






















