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April 20, 2026

Illegal fireworks calls nearly double on Fourth of July

The number of fires sparked by illegal fireworks may have been down this year, but the calls from residents to police nearly doubled on the Fourth of July, city officials reported July 12. According to a press release from the City of Gilroy, the Gilroy...

Letter: Big tobacco’s hold on LGBTQ+ youth continues

Although in recent years tobacco product usage has declined overall, its prevalence remains constant within the LGBTQ+ community—so much so, that it has been woven into queer culture—driving further negative health consequences for this subpopulation.  Why is this still happening? Is this just a fluke?...

Local Scene: Teen opportunity fair scheduled for March 23 at Gilroy Library

An event for teens, hosted by teens The Gilroy Youth Commission will host the OpportuniTEEN Fair on March 23 for all high school aged students who are interested in more information about local businesses and organizations.  The inaugural event will feature local companies (including Gap, Gilroy...

Police blotter, July 26-30, 2021: Vehicles stolen around Gilroy

July 26 • A drunk in public call was made on the 200 block of East Tenth Street at 1am. • A business was burglarized on the 600 block of Leavesley Road. • A vehicle was stolen on the 9100 block of Avezan Way and 8100 block...

Local Scene: Blood drive, free citizenship assistance

stanford blood center
Blood drive scheduled in Gilroy Stanford Blood Center is hosting a blood drive from noon to 5pm on May 19 at the Veterans Memorial Building, 74 West Sixth St. in Gilroy. In preparation for their donation, donors are advised to eat well, stay hydrated and arrive...

Unprecedented $2 trillion relief bill at a glance

Almost all Americans will soon receive one-time payments from the federal government thanks to the nearly $2 trillion COVID-19 relief bill approved by Congress on Tuesday night, according to the Associated Press. Details of the unrivaled package are expected to change as leaders continue negotiations...

County reports ‘surge’ in fentanyl overdoses

Law enforcement authorities are warning the public about the dangers of fentanyl after a surge of overdoses on the powerful opioid drug in recent weeks. That surge includes seven deaths among homeless residents in San Jose in the last three weeks, and a fatal Aug....

Teachers, district reach agreement

The Gilroy Unified School District late Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 18, announced it had reached a tentative agreement with the Gilroy Teachers Association on a new labor contract for certificated employees. The agreement covers three years, and provides a 2 percent increase per year, from...

Streets deteriorating as roadwork costs rise

Gilroy’s current approach to funding roadwork is inadequate, and if more money isn’t spent now on fixing the streets, it will only become more expensive in the near future. Such was the conclusion of a presentation given by city engineers Gary Heap and Nirorn Than...

Gilroy Assistance League awards $21K in grants

Gilroy Assistance League GALs grants
The Gilroy Assistance League (GALs) awarded more than $21,000 in funds to eight local organizations during its annual Grants Luncheon on April 27 at Eagle Ridge Golf Course in Gilroy. During the event, grant recipients were officially announced and recognized for their efforts on behalf...

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