Police search for man who allegedly tried to kidnap toddler
Gilroy Police are looking for a man who allegedly tried to annoy or molest a 2-year-old boy at a local store.
Death reported in Pacheco Pass collision
A Palo Alto man died in a traffic accident on Highway 152 in unincorporated Santa Clara County Wednesday morning, according to authorities.
Christopher girls water polo completes strong turnaround 2022 season
After a tough 2021 season, the Christopher High girls water polo team rebounded nicely to finish strong in 2022.
The Cougars, who went 3-13 last season including 0-8 in league play, turned things around by going 5-3 in the Blossom Valley Athletic League’s Santa Teresa...
South Valley artist opens exhibit featuring historical photography technique
When Binh Danh looks into the reflective surface of his daguerreotypes featuring America’s national parks, he sees more than sweeping vistas of Yosemite Valley or the Yellowstone Falls. He sees himself.
The mirror-like surface of each photograph reflects the viewer back into the landscape, creating...
Caltrain expands South County service
Caltrain has added a fourth train from South County to San Francisco on the weekdays, following a survey earlier this summer that found commuters wanted more options to ditch their vehicles.
The new service times begin Sept. 25.
The trains will depart from the Gilroy Transit...
As May approaches, Cal Fire offers fire prevention tips
With the month of May beginning this week, with its warmer weather, lower humidity and drying vegetation, Cal Fire is urging Bay Area homeowners to do all they can to protect against fire.
“Fires are mostly caused by the human factor,” Cal Fire Battalion Chief...
Christopher field hockey team makes history, earning first CCS semifinal playoff berth
With a riveting 2-1 overtime win in the Central Coast Section playoffs on Nov. 6, the Christopher High field hockey team made history, earning its first semifinal berth in program history.
In the midst of their best season ever, the Cougars (16-1-2) play the section’s...
Local Scene: Gilroy Foundation grant cycle opening, public review period underway for Block Grant
Gilroy Foundation grant cycle opens Dec. 1
The Gilroy Foundation’s 2021 Competitive Grant Cycle opens on Dec. 1 and closes Feb. 1.
All nonprofits with a 501(c)(3) status, Gilroy Unified School District schools, and Gilroy City programs are eligible to apply for a grant that will...
Sean Anthony’s Refinishing owner retires after more than four decades
Sean Anthony Geiger, drill in hand, climbed up a ladder to take down a sign that had been fastened to a Church Street building for 35 years.
However, Geiger struggled to remove the screws in the weathered sign with the drill, as they had become...
Quake safety is still an issue
A walk down Monterey Street in Gilroy should be a stroll through the vibrant heart of a city, but instead of bustling store fronts, passersby are more likely to see boarded-up buildings.
The empty commercial spaces in Gilroy’s core are often attributed to the city’s...






















