Hollister OKs biker rally return
The Hollister Independence Rally is set to return to town on Fourth of July weekend, for the first time since 2017.
The city council voted unanimously at the Jan. 7 meeting to approve and authorize the 2025 motorcycle rally in downtown Hollister. City Manager David...
Support staff gets 6% in retroactive raises
Gilroy school district negotiators agreed to a new contract with its support staff that was then ratified by the board of education at a Feb. 14 meeting.
The Gilroy Federation of Paraeducators came to an agreement with Gilroy Unified School District on the deal that...
County hosts ‘Let’s Talk Housing’ virtual meetings
Two virtual meetings are taking place this week on housing issues in Santa Clara County.
The first meeting on Monday will include the cities of Cupertino, Los Altos, Saratoga and Monte Sereno, while the second on Wednesday includes Gilroy, Morgan Hill and unincorporated parts of...
San Benito County Rodeo is June 28-30
The San Benito County Saddle Horse Show & Rodeo kicked off rodeo week on June 22 with the annual rodeo parade in downtown Hollister.
The procession began with a traditional cattle drive down the middle of San Benito Street, featuring dozens of steers, longhorn cattle...
New state law keeps medical debt off credit report
‘Everyday people across the country skip medical care because of cost. Those who do seek medical help may end up with a balance they can’t pay off. That debt can hurt people’s credit scores, resulting in long-term financial burdens.
Starting Jan. 1, a new state...
Police determine school threat is false
A social media threat late Wednesday night caught the attention of Gilroy Police, who determined by Thursday morning the fears of a potential school shooting were unfounded.
Late in the evening of Dec. 12, an unknown person posted photos of rifles on Snapchat and made...
South County celebrates Hanukkah
Hundreds of South County residents celebrated the beginning of Hanukkah Nov. 28 at an event organized by the Chabad South County Jewish Center.
Attendees enjoyed live music and traditional Hanukkah foods while children created menorah crafts. The crowd was also treated to an LED light...
Sharks give back to Gilroy homeowner
Retired healthcare professional Dorothy Cardenas is enjoying an updated, remodeled look to her west Gilroy home after two Santa Clara Valley nonprofits teamed up to donate their time and materials for a project on Sept. 10.
Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley and the Sharks Foundation partnered...
Bike to Wherever in May
The Bay Area Bike To Wherever Days returns May 18-20, and Gilroy will host a variety of events to mark the movement.
An “Energizer Station” will be set up at the entrance to Christmas Hill Park on Uvas Park Drive and Miller Avenue on May...
PHOTO: A gift of garlic
Christopher Ranch donated bags of garlic to the staff at St. Louise Regional Hospital on Feb. 1 as a way to give thanks for their work. The ranch also made a donation through the Valley Medical Center Foundation to go toward the purchase of...