Letter: A Message to Graduates
I write this message with immense pride as the first in my family to graduate from college, earn a Bachelor's and a Master's degree, and embark on a doctorate program.
School has never been easy for me, but through hard work, determination and the unwavering...
Gardening for a cause
The Gilroy Gardening Group held its annual plant sale April 19 at the Miller Red Barn in Christmas Hill Park. Now in its fourth year, the event featured thousands of organic plant starts for $5 each, including heirloom tomatoes, Asian vegetables, rare peppers and...
Real estate trends hit Gilroy schools
Gilroy realtors are reporting that 1,218 homes (single family, condos and townhomes) were sold in the last two years, yet Gilroy schools are facing a head-scratching trend of declining enrollment.
Realtors offer different explanations.
Some say sales are declining. Increasing housing prices with higher interest rates...
Families reunite with survivors of Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting
Cheryl Low and Candace Marquez, employees of Honey Ladies, were just returning to their booth after a break when they heard a shot ring out.
There, they saw the suspected gunman reloading a clip and begin heading toward their booth.
“The kids were in there,” Low...
Small earthquake shakes South County
A magnitude 3.7 earthquake struck southern Santa Clara County Monday morning at 5:58 a.m., according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The quake struck at a depth of 5.9 kilometers, about 9 kilometers east/northeast of San Martin.
Cal Fire spokesperson Josh Shifren said there had been no...
Driver dies in accident on Highway 101 in San Martin
One person died and another suffered major injuries in a crash on Highway 101 in San Martin in Santa Clara County on Thursday morning, a California Highway Patrol spokesperson said.
The crash was reported shortly before noon April 6 on southbound Highway 101 south of...
Fire burns outbuilding near downtown
Gilroy firefighters quickly put a lid on a fire that sparked in an outbuilding adjacent to a Ninth Street alleyway Monday afternoon.
The blaze, which ignited behind a home on Hanna Street near the intersection of Ninth Street around 4:30 p.m., sent a plume...
South County nonprofit, school receive Golden Grants
McDonald's Owner/Operators across Northern California through the Central Coast areas have selected recipients of the Golden Grants, based on applications by school and nonprofit organization programs that fuel children's imaginations, education and growth, says a press release from McDonald’s Golden Grants.
This year, Gilroy-based Rebekah...
Heat advisory extended through Saturday, high risk in Santa Clara Valley
The National Weather Service has extended a heat advisory for the Bay Area through Saturday.
The weather service said temperatures are expected to remain high on Saturday afternoon, which could impact vulnerable populations.
A heat advisory is issued when there is a threat to life, travel...
Local Scene: Chamber to celebrate Spice of Life awardees March 15
MLK Art Camp is Jan. 20
6th Street Studios in downtown Gilroy will host Martin Luther King Jr Art Camp starting at 9am Jan. 20. The fun-filled camp is perfect for creative kids, offering full and half-day sessions. Campers will delve into exciting art projects,...





















