Gilroy Police blotter, June 26-July 3, 2023
June 26
• A business was reportedly burglarized on the 6400 block of Jamieson Way.
June 27
• Theft was reported on the 8800 block of Zinnia Street.
• A business was reportedly vandalized on the 300 block of E. Tenth Street.
June 28
• A vehicle was reported stolen...
City declares water safe to drink
Gilroy's drinking water supply is now safe for consumption again, according to the city's public works department.
Public Works Director Daryl Jordan said June 17 the state's Division of Drinking Water has determined that previous restrictions may now be rescinded and claimed an “all clear”...
Council introduced to Hecker Pass proposals
The Gilroy City Council was introduced to two companies March 15 that are vying to develop Gilroy Gardens and the surrounding Hecker Pass property into a tourist destination.
The City of Gilroy received two proposals—one from Las Vegas-based Imagine That! and the other from Select...
Local Scene: National Night Out returns, Day in the Country auction is live
National Night Out returns
The Gilroy Police Department will host National Night Out Outdoors on Oct. 5 at 4:30pm in the grass area between the library and City Hall.
The free event will feature a resource fair, music, raffles, safety information, giveaways and more.
Auction now live...
Police Chief: Pandemic suppressing grieving process after festival shooting
As the one-year anniversary of the 2019 Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting approaches, Police Chief Scot Smithee wishes the community could mark the occasion by gathering at Christmas Hill Park like they normally would.
“The anniversary date is going to be tough for a lot of...
Tres Pinos festival keeps bluegrass alive
A premier northern California focal point for the preservation, enjoyment, instruction and performance of bluegrass music is in San Benito County, where the Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival takes place the second weekend of August every year in Tres Pinos.
The 31st annual festival, Aug....
Christopher volleyball reaches new heights
Christopher volleyball is on the rise.
Last year’s team qualified for the Central Coast Section playoffs for the first time since 2019 and lost the post-season opener. This year’s squad moved up a division in the league hierarchy, competed fiercely during the regular season and...
Ghosts and goblins overrun downtown Gilroy for Beer Crawl
More than 600 ghosts, goblins, pirates, superheroes and other fun-seeking individuals converged on Downtown Gilroy on Oct. 15 for the 2022 Beer Crawl.
The seventh annual event had the largest attendance ever, almost doubling the attendance from the prior year, according to the Gilroy Downtown...
City seeks consultants for Amazon project
The City of Gilroy is seeking consultants to draft a report that explores the environmental effects of Amazon’s proposed data center in the city.
The city will accept bids until May 2 for Amazon Web Services’ proposed data center campus on Camino Arroyo, just south...
Local business gives children a healthy start to the new year
After two decades of developing patents and products, business entrepreneur Shawn Sahbari is giving back to the South County community with donations of hygiene products that will be distributed through non-profits to keep children healthy.
In all, the donation includes 2,100 two-ounce hand sanitizers, 2,100...























