Letter: Inaction on transportation problems is deadly
Whenever I read about another fatal crossover collision I remember giving the eulogy for Morgan Hill’s Janet Graham at her church. The San Benito County Health Nurse was killed in one of these on Hwy. 25 before COG “leaders” decided to install center dividers.
I...
Microbusiness grants available
Under direction from the County of Santa Clara, the Enterprise Foundation opened the Microbusiness Grant portal for local eligible businesses to apply for grants of $2,500 each.
In January, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors accepted approximately $2.4 million from the California Microbusiness Covid-19...
PHOTO: Santa Clara County Office of Education honors LGBTQ+ History Month
The Santa Clara County Office of Education celebrated LGBTQ+ History Month with the raising of the Progress Flag at the South County Annex in Gilroy on Oct. 6. Five school districts were recognized for their LGBTQ+ Equitable Practices and presented a certificate: Campbell Union...
Outlets prepped for shopping storm
The Gilroy Premium Outlets last week were busy preparing for the swarms of people who come from all over the world in the hopes of finding a deal before and during Black Friday, Nov. 29.
According to outlets spokesperson Shannon Steffen, a majority of the...
Providers ready to ramp up services in wake of ruling
As the news broke on June 24 that the Supreme Court had overturned Roe v. Wade, local healthcare activists and politicians reflected the general sentiment that reverberated across Santa Clara County: anger, sadness and shock. But in the midst of the emotional turmoil, local...
Recent high school graduate directs San Benito Stage Company’s ‘Footloose’
San Benito Stage Company’s “Footloose The Musical” is all about youthful rebellion, following a group of teenagers who bring back dancing to a town where it was banned.
That youth is not just in the story alone, but rather, extends to the theater company’s creative...
Homegrown educator takes over at CHS
Gilroy officials have turned to homegrown administrator Jeremy Dirks to bring back some stability to the principal’s office at Christopher High School, which is now on its third principal in as many years.
Dirks, who was promoted from his assistant principal’s position at South Valley...
Local Scene: Gilroy Foundation grants; east side cleanup
Gilroy Foundation opens grant cycle
Gilroy Foundation announced its 2024 Competitive Grant Cycle opened on Oct. 1.
“As the landscape of community needs evolves, Gilroy Foundation encourages a diverse array of organizations to apply, from larger nonprofits to smaller neighborhood groups and parent clubs to school...
Sports Roundup: Christopher volleyball knocks off Leland in wild four-set match
Christopher HS Football (3-1 overall)
Recent results: Won 31-21 at Palo Alto; Won 47-0 at Gilroy
Upcoming games: 7:15pm Sept. 26 at Branham
NOTES: Jaxen Robinson completed 11-of-16 passes for 184 yards and three touchdowns to beat the Mustangs. The aerial scores went to Salomon Quintero, Evan...
Gilroy Police seek sexual battery suspect
Gilroy Police investigators are looking for a man they say approached a woman and inappropriately touched her buttocks.
According to police, the incident occurred at about 7:40pm Wednesday as the woman was walking in a residential neighborhood along Mantelli Drive near Kern Avenue. After the...





















