Mail, identity theft suspects arrested after chase in Hollister
Hollister Police arrested two people with dozens of pieces of stolen mail and personal documents after a traffic enforcement camera system alerted authorities to a wanted vehicle.
About 3pm May 28, Hollister Police officers began to receive alerts from the city’s Flock Safety system, indicating...
Suspect in arson spree charged with 10 felonies
Daniel Catano, who is accused in a recent arson spree that includes more than a dozen fires and other crimes in Morgan Hill and Gilroy, was charged July 13 with numerous felony counts in Santa Clara County Superior Court.
Catano, 32 of Gilroy, was arrested...
Gilroy eyes Hecker Pass for recreational development
The City of Gilroy is reaching out to developers to see if they have a plan to turn the 536 acres around Gilroy Gardens into a recreation destination.
The Gilroy City Council on Nov. 2 agreed to circulate a request for proposals for the “Hecker...
Driver dies in San Martin collision
A 48-year-old man was killed and another man was left with head trauma after a two-vehicle collision Aug. 31 in San Martin.
California Highway Patrol officers responded to the scene at Monterey Road and Highland Avenue at about 1:12pm, according to CHP.
An initial investigation determined...
Gilroy Police seek suspect in Dec. 6 hit and run
Police are looking for a vehicle and motorist who struck a pedestrian and left the scene in Gilroy Dec. 6. The collision resulted in major injuries for the pedestrian, according to authorities.
Makers unite in Gilroy
Nearly two dozen creative minds converged on Gilroy Library for the July 13 Mini Maker Faire, amazing spectators with their unique hobbies, experiments and projects.
From local artists and crafters to scientists and engineers, Maker Faires are a venue for “makers” to showcase their do-it-yourself...
Second person dies after being shot at Halloween party
A second person who was shot during a Halloween party at a Gilroy City Councilmember’s house in 2021 has died from his injuries, police announced June 1.
Jesse Sanchez, 19, died on May 27 from his injuries after he was one of four people shot...
Southbound Highway 101 in Gilroy reopens after flooding
UPDATE:
Highway 101 fully reopened at 8pm, Gilroy Police reported.
ORIGINAL ARTICLE:
Floodwaters spilling over Highway 101 have forced officials to shut down the southbound lanes of the highway at Mesa Road in Gilroy late Monday morning.
Bolsa Road is also flooded between Travel Park Circle and...
Gilroy shops hope for support through gift cards, orders
When Bruce Haller, who owns Café 152 Bread Co. with his wife Audrey, filled out the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce’s COVID-19 business impact survey, he was candid in his answers.
“I said I’m looking for a prayer and a song,” he said.
Since the shelter-in-place order...
Gilroy Police blotter, Oct. 2-9, 2023
Oct. 2
• A vehicle was reported stolen on the 8400 block of Monterey Street and 7900 block of Monterey Street.
• Burglary was reported on the 5800 block of Monterey Road.
Oct. 3
• Police responded to a report of an assault with a deadly weapon on...





















