2020 county assessment roll culminates decade of growth
Santa Clara County’s just-released assessment roll likely marks the apex of a continuous decade of prosperity—the longest economic boom in history.
Local twins graduate from Gavilan
Among Gavilan College’s graduating Class of 2024 are Gilroy twins Brett (left) and Scott Archer. The twin brothers graduated from Gavilan at the college’s commencement ceremonies on May 24.
Brett graduated with a degree in Business Information Systems and Communication Studies. Scott graduated with a...
Gilroy Police blotter, June 12-18, 2023
June 12
• Vehicles were reported stolen on the 6500 block of Princevalle Street, 100 block of Hennessey Way and 700 block of Creekside Court.
• Burglary was reported on the 1300 block of Porpor Court and 5900 block of Obata Way.
• A sexual assault was...
Gilroy eyes Hecker Pass for recreational development
The City of Gilroy is reaching out to developers to see if they have a plan to turn the 536 acres around Gilroy Gardens into a recreation destination.
The Gilroy City Council on Nov. 2 agreed to circulate a request for proposals for the “Hecker...
Local Scene: Supervisors approve health assessment of Latinos
Supervisors approve public health assessment of Latino community
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a proposal from Supervisor Sylvia Arenas for the Public Health Department to begin a comprehensive assessment of the health of the Latino community in the county.
In the...
Much more rain ahead, again, in weather forecasts
The rain-weary Central Coast and Bay Area are being asked, again, to prepare for another round of soaking storms this week, as another atmospheric river system is expected to drench the region.
According to the National Weather Service, the atmospheric river is forecast to make...
PHOTO: Mary Otterson celebrates 102nd birthday
Mary Otterson (left) shares a laugh with Mayor Marie Blankley during Otterson’s 102nd birthday celebration on Sept. 25 at Merrill Gardens in Gilroy. Otterson was born in Oklahoma and raised on a farm, the oldest of five children. Only she and her youngest sister...
Artists develop unique ways to showcase work during pandemic
With Covid-19 changing how everything is done, everyone has to find ways to “get creative” in order to do activities that were once taken for granted.
That might include ordering dinner from a local restaurant and picking it up outside its doors. For office employees,...
15 sentenced in Santa Clara County for health insurance scam
Fifteen people accused of running a massive statewide insurance scam that cost their victims about $40 million were sentenced Jan. 30 in what is regarded as the largest medical fraud case ever prosecuted in Santa Clara County, prosecutors said.
Seven of them were sentenced to...
Santa Clara County animal shelter urges public to adopt dogs
Nova the Bulldog mix is a playful 7-year-old girl who loves to roll around on the grass and explore her surroundings.
But she’s been homeless for six months, and despite the regular walks around town, Nova spends most of her time in a corner room...























