Rivas re-elected as Assembly Speaker
Robert Rivas, who represents 29th California district, was re-elected this week as Speaker of the California State Assembly.
Rivas, of Hollister, now begins his second year as Assembly Speaker following a unanimous vote by his Democratic colleagues on Dec. 2.
“I am filled with great pride...
Council looks to fill vacated seat
The Gilroy City Council voted unanimously to appoint a new council person to replace Paul Kloecker, who died last month. Â People who want the seat have until Jan. 18 to submit applications.
The Gilroy City Charter gave the council three options. Either, make an...
Raising Marleau: Sharks’ all-time great gets his No. 12 jersey retired
It’s hard to believe that for the first several years of his career, San Jose Sharks legend Patrick Marleau seemed uncomfortable in front of the media or having any attention heaped his way.
If the Feb. 23-25 festivities surrounding Marleau proved one thing, it was...
Local Scene: LAFCO meeting set; home repairs for eligible homeowners
LAFCO scheduled to consider Gilroy annexation
The Local Agency Formation Commission of Santa Clara County will hold a virtual public hearing on Feb. 1 at 1:15pm to consider a request by the City of Gilroy for the expansion of its Urban Service Area to include...
Jacob’s Heart has a new home
The doors of the new Jacob’s Heart Children’s Cancer Support Services Family Center were officially opened Thursday during a grand opening ceremony at 567 Auto Center Drive in Watsonville.Â
Community members joined elected officials, and Chamber of Commerce representatives from Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Benito...
Gilroy Police blotter, Jan. 1-8, 2024
Jan. 1
• Burglary was reported on the 1200 block of Blue Parrot Court, 7100 block of Camino Arroyo and 8600 block of San Ysidro Avenue.
• A vehicle was reportedly burglarized on the 6500 block of Thames Drive.
• An assault on a cohabitant was reported...
Teachers authorize strike if deal not reached
If a new contract agreement cannot be reached over the summer months, Gilroy teachers have voted to strike at the start of the 2018-19 school year.
In a June 6 vote of 544 Gilroy Teachers Association members, the union reported that 84 percent were in...
Police blotter, Aug. 16-22, 2021: Stolen vehicles and burglaries
Aug. 16
• Police responded to a report of an assault on the 9400 block of No Name Uno at 2am.
• A vehicle was stolen on the 200 block of Farrell Avenue and first block of Fourth Street.
• Vandalism was reported on the 7500 block...























