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December 26, 2025

San Jose PD named in federal lawsuit after officers fatally shot unarmed Gilroy man

The family of David Tovar Jr., an unarmed Gilroy man who was fatally shot by San Jose police in January, is suing the San Jose Police Department. On Wednesday, attorneys Adante Pointer and Patrick Buelna were joined by Tovar's relatives to detail the federal civil...

Council rejects ‘safe parking’ proposal

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The Gilroy City Council rejected the lone bid for a parking program for the homeless Oct. 4, but agreed that it wouldn’t be the end of the discussion. One of the recommendations of the Unhoused Ad-Hoc Committee, comprised of Councilmembers Dion Bracco, Carol Marques and...

Gilroy High softball off to fast start; to host Sarah Villar Memorial Game

Last year, the Gilroy High softball team got hot at the right time to surprise even themselves in winning the program’s fourth Central Coast Section championship. This season, the Mustangs will more than likely have a big target on their back as they are off...

Christopher, Gilroy track and field athletes shine

As Gabriela Baxter kept on clearing the bar in the girls high jump event, coaches and fellow competitors marveled in the ease in how she did it. This is basically Baxter’s first full season in the event, as her freshman year on Christopher High’s...

Gilroy and Christopher high school choirs sing world premiere of song in memorial to Garlic Festival shooting

The Gilroy High School Chamber Singers and Christopher High School Chamber Choir debuted a world premiere choral work, “May Our Eyes Remain Open” by American composer Dr. Giselle Wyers on Monday, Dec. 9, with a second performance Dec. 10. Both 7:30pm performances were at the...

Local Scene: BookDash home delivery service expands eligibility

BookDash home delivery service expands eligibility BookDash, a home delivery service offered by the Santa Clara County Library District, is expanding its eligibility. With the service, library materials are delivered to a patron’s front door. A library staff member will then arrange to pick up the...

A sip of history

Fortino Winery, likely one of the most familiar Santa Clara Valley wineries to local people, reflects the history of winemaking in a region famed for the craft.  Premium wine has been made in the Santa Clara Valley longer than anywhere else in California. Part of...

Local Scene: Road work; e-waste disposal

Road work underway throughout Gilroy The Citywide Pavement Maintenance Project is underway with plans to improve 149 segments on 138 streets and 67 curb ramps, according to City of Gilroy officials.  Work will start with curb ramp improvements, followed by pavement improvements and striping. This work...

Burn permits required as of May 1

Starting May 1, a permit from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire) is required for any outdoor open burning in Santa Clara, Alameda, Contra Costa and the western portions of Stanislaus and San Joaquin counties. The permit is required in CalFire’s State...

Two UNFI employees return to work after COVID-19 recovery

Two employees at United Natural Foods’ Gilroy distribution center that tested positive for COVID-19 have recovered and returned to work, the company confirmed. UNFI spokesperson Jeff Swanson said the positive test was communicated to all employees at the facility, and company officials used a “contact...

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