Amid fears of ICE, farmers markets see mixed impact
On a normal Friday afternoon, the farmers market in downtown Watsonville—which draws vendors and customers from Hollister, Gilroy and beyond—is a bustling, joyous event, with gaggles of children playing in a bounce house and families happily in long lines to purchase fresh produce and...
Gilroy Bowl closes after 53 years
Gilroy Bowl and Scotty’s Restaurant has closed after more than five decades in business.
The downtown fixture since 1967 announced it would close its doors permanently on Dec. 20. However, it was forced to close earlier after Santa Clara County was moved into the most-restrictive...
Gilroy motorcyclist dies in traffic collision
The Santa Clara County Coroner’s Office identified the motorcyclist as Tyler Reyes, 25, of Gilroy.
Police blotter, Sept. 27-Oct. 3, 2021
Sept. 27
• A vehicle was reported stolen on Church Street and Welburn Avenue.
• Police responded to a report of an assault on the 7000 block of Eigleberry Street at 8am and 8200 block of Church Street at 8pm.
• A hit-and-run collision that damaged property...
Volunteers work to reopen Gilroy Yamato Hot Springs
After more than a half a century of being closed, a group of volunteers is working to restore and reopen the Gilroy Yamato Hot Springs.
The volunteers are a part of the Gilroy Hot Springs Conservancy led by President Lucie Vogel.
The money the Gilroy Hot...
CalFire: Prevent fires and injuries this Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving near, the Morgan Hill Fire Department, South Santa Clara County Fire District and Cal Fire are warning residents about the many dangers that the holiday can pose.
Thanksgiving remains the leading day for home cooking fires with three times as many cooking fires...
Letter: Step up for Gilroy, support St. Joseph’s Center
As we prepare to gather with loved ones this holiday season, it’s important to remember that many of our neighbors are struggling to meet even their most basic needs.
St. Joseph’s Family Center, a cornerstone in our community’s support network, has been working tirelessly to...
Meeting discusses Gilroy electronic billboard proposal
The public is invited to a virtual meeting on Oct. 25 at 6pm regarding a proposed electronic billboard and associated zoning ordinance. No decisions will be made at this meeting.
In 2018, the City of Gilroy received an application to construct an electronic billboard on...
Gilroy Police to conduct DUI checkpoint May 24
Gilroy Police will host a DUI and driver's license checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city limits the evening of May 24.
Editorial: The cost of ending SNAP—and the hunger it will bringÂ
In the coming days, the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) faces elimination for the month of November, or it may be partially funded—moves that threaten to deepen food insecurity for millions of Americans, including many right here in Gilroy.
SNAP, formerly known as food...






















