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February 1, 2026

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...

Mixed-use building approved by council

The Gilroy City Council this week unanimously approved a mixed use building that will sit on Monterey Road near Highway 101. The project approved Jan. 14 is planned to have 69 market rate units and 9 affordable housing units for a total of 78 apartments....

Google’s Gilroy farm plans to sell trees to the public

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Greg Bozzo, sitting behind the wheel of an all-terrain vehicle, traverses through a tree farm that has sprouted up next to an industrial area on Rossi Lane in Gilroy. He points to rows of valley oaks, saying the trees were half their current size only...

Sports Roundup: Cougars boys basketball and soccer off to great starts

Christopher HS Boys Basketball (10-3 overall, 2-0 BVAL Mt. Hamilton)Recent results: Won 47-35 vs. Evergreen Valley; Won 75-44 vs. Santa Teresa Upcoming games:7pm Jan. 15 at Leigh; 2pm Jan. 17 vs. Santa Rosa; 7pm Jan. 20 vs. Westmont; 4pm Jan. 24 at Willow Glen NOTES: Third...

Air quality rated ‘unhealthy’ for high-risk groups

Authorities continue to warn of harmful and deteriorating air quality as smoke drifts into the South Valley region from numerous wildfires burning in the Bay Area, Salinas Valley and beyond.

San Benito County Jail escapee captured in San Jose

Daniel Lopez Zavala, who escaped from the San Benito County Jail on May 28, was arrested in San Jose Wednesday night following a regional manhunt, authorities said.  Zavala, 38, of Hollister, was arrested 7pm May 29 at a hotel in San Jose with his girlfriend,...

Christopher, Gilroy girls soccer teams on verge of a dream matchup

Girls soccer talent is abundant in the city of Gilroy, and the proof is in the success of the high school teams. Christopher and Gilroy are both a win away from meeting each other in the Central Coast Section Division III championship match.  The Cougars...

Gavilan jazz concert returns

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After taking a break last year, the Jazz @ Gavilan Concert is returning Nov. 4 at 7:30pm to the Gavilan College Theater, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd.   This year the show will feature two groups including Gavilan faculty member, pianist Dahveed Behroozi's ensemble and Los Angeles-based...

Betabel developer updates project plans

New plans submitted to San Benito County show more details for the commercial development proposed near Highway 101 and Betabel Road—including an expanded variety of uses for the farm stand building that is currently under construction. The McDowell Charity Trust—the owner and developer of the...

Editorial: Our Annual Holiday Poem 2020

’Twas a dark December night in Olde Gilroy, Boys and girls locked at home and quite annoyed. For Gavin once again laid the hammer down, ‘Masks violate my rights,” they frowned. Scotty’s and Porcella’s joined the Collective Past, Clocks and Collectibles stopped ticking just as fast. Covid-19 infected more than...

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