Strada Verde proponents collect 3K signatures
A major development proposed for northern San Benito County could soon qualify for the November ballot after proponents gathered signatures in what they are calling “record time.”
Opponents, however, say the initiative process allows the developer to supersede environmental review.
The Strada Verde Innovation Park Voter...
Five South County students named Nat’l Merit Scholar semifinalists
Five South County high school students were selected as semifinalists in the 2019 National Merit® Scholarship Program, according to a recent announcement from its NMS Corporation.
Four students at Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy (Alan Apte, Samantha Melton, Andrew Dinh and Darice Wong)...
Local Scene: Agnitsch selected to represent Gilroy at international festival
Garlic City Car Show moves to new venue
The Gilroy Chamber of Commerce’s 25th Annual Garlic City Car Show & Business Expo is scheduled for 5:30-8pm May 29. This year’s event will take place at a new venue: Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park.
Spectators take a...
California’s food insecurity rises as pandemic aid ends
Food insecurity in California ticked upward over the past year, bringing the share of hardship back up to levels early in the Covid-19 pandemic, according to data released by the California Association of Food Banks on Dec. 12.
“Families are buying less food,” said May...
Volunteers sought for Civil Grand Jury
Presiding Judge Theodore C. Zayner announced that the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara is seeking volunteers to serve on the 2023 Civil Grand Jury.
The Civil Grand Jury is an independent body that is convened on an annual basis by the Superior...
New Gilroy Unified superintendent outlines priorities for the school year
During a back-to-school kickoff event at Christopher High School on Aug. 14, staff and students lined up to greet new Gilroy Unified School District Superintendent Anisha Munshi and welcome her back to the fold.
It’s a scene that has played out at the numerous visits...
County discusses future of San Martin Airport
The San Martin Airport could become a lot busier in about a decade, if the county decides to close the Reid-Hillview Airport in San Jose.
And with the extra air traffic could follow an increased airborne concentration of lead, which has been a longtime concern...
Local Scene: Councilmember town hall, Wedding Expo returns
Councilmembers hosting town hall
Gilroy City Councilmembers Dion Bracco and Carol Marques are holding a town hall meeting on March 24 at 6pm at Old City Hall Restaurant, 7400 Monterey St.
The guest speaker will be Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen, who is running...
Gilroy teachers demand raises, smaller classes
UPDATE: Teachers respond: Teacher salary data needs clarification
Dozens of teachers within the Gilroy Unified School District have shown up en masse to recent Board of Education meetings, demanding district officials give teachers a raise while also improving students’ experiences.
The Gilroy Teachers Association and district...
Local Scene: Academic honors
Gilroyan earns bachelor’s degree
Kaylyn Scourbys, of Gilroy, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in history from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn.
Fundraising concert is Sept. 14 at Gavilan Theater
Gilroy Foundation presents its annual fundraiser, “Illuminate the Night” Candlelight Concert, at Gavilan College Theater Sept. 14.
The...




















