Christopher boys soccer team looks to ascend like it never has before
If first-year Christopher High boys soccer coach Josue Salgado can guide the Cougars to a Central Coast Section championship within the next several years, he’ll be the prep version of Georgia football coach Kirby Smart: someone who has such tremendous pride in his alma...
Gourmet Alley project delayed
Gilroy City Administrator Jimmy Forbis said Dec. 11 that the city received a six-month extension on its state grant to construct amenities to Gourmet and Railroad alleys downtown, after the two bids it received were well over budget.
The City of Gilroy received a $3.9...
SJPD officer accused of fraud, wage theft, tax evasion
A San Jose Police officer who lives in Morgan Hill has been charged with multiple felonies connected to his use of his private security company to commit fraud, cheat on his taxes, steal wages and launder about $18 million, according to authorities.
Local Scene: Garlic City Car Show, Book Sale for the Library
Fundraiser supports therapeutic riding
One Step Closer’s 2024 fundraiser gala will take place 5-9pm June 23 at Coyote Ranch Event Center, featuring line dancing instruction, live auction, BBQ dinner, raffle, open bar and more.
Line dancing lessons will be taught by Janet Goddard, to live music...
Tentative agreement to power group of downtown buildings
A tentative agreement with Pacific Gas & Electric could help transform the perception of downtown and Gourmet Alley, according to business leaders.
John Taft, a board member of the Gilroy Downtown Business Association, said the 60,000 square feet of boarded-up buildings have created an image...
Market donates 500-plus turkeys to South County families
Thanks to generous donations from loyal customers of Rocca’s Market, more than 500 South County families in need will have a turkey on their Thanksgiving dinner table this week.
Dan Keith, general manager of San Martin-based Rocca’s Market, organized the donation to St. Joseph’s Family...
Officials: Be safe this Fourth of July
Fire agencies throughout Santa Clara County remind residents that fireworks are illegal, dangerous and can result in fires and injuries that are easily preventable.
Fines will be issued to anyone using, possessing, storing or selling illegal fireworks.
Santa Clara County’s “social host” fireworks ordinance holds property...
DeRose doubles down with second tasting room
DeRose Vineyards is a name well-known to wine lovers for its rustic cellar of a tasting room in the wilds of Hollister, on Cienega Road, smack in the middle of old California. Much of the Hollister hills still look much like they must have...
San Martin ‘treasure’ Kenneth Ludewig dies
Lifelong San Martin resident Kenneth Ludewig, a local “treasure” who brought joy to countless South Valley residents as the creator and operator of the former San Martin Country Park & Pumpkin Patch, died unexpectedly on Nov. 7, according to family members. He was 74...
PHOTOS: Gilroy’s inaugural La Ofrenda Festival
Downtown Gilroy was filled with colorful marigolds, somber remembrances to those who have passed and traditional performances during the inaugural La Ofrenda Festival on Oct. 28. The event, which celebrates the Mexican holiday of Dia de los Muertos, took place on Monterey Street between...






















