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Gilroy needs some major changes
The elections are coming up soon and most likely Marie Blankley will become mayor. That means nothing will change. Our last mayor, even though a good family man and a nice guy, never brought our town into the 21st century...
Christopher senior Kaiya Stewart realizes dream, commits to D1 program Boston University
Kaiya Stewart was ambitious from an early age. When she was 5, she made it a goal to play Division I college soccer.
In August, the Christopher High senior attained her pursuit of playing at the next level when she made a verbal commitment to...
Congregation Emeth prepares to celebrate High Holy Days
The sound of the shofar, a trumpet-like blast made by blowing on a ram’s horn, will ring through Congregation Emeth in Morgan Hill for the upcoming High Holy Day services.
Congregation Emeth, serving southern Santa Clara County, will be offering a variety of High Holy...
OSA secures $800k in federal funds for local preserve improvements
The Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority this week celebrated an $800,000 federal allocation that will pay for accessibility improvements to a trail and other facilities at the Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve in Morgan Hill.
U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) joined OSA officials and...
Youth take stage at Bach To Blues show
The Hollister High School Winter Percussion Ensemble took their talents to the stage earlier this month.
The youth band, led by Director Michael Tabrizi, performed March 16 at Gavilan College for the annual Bach To Blues concert at the college’s theater at the main campus...
In season at Andy’s Orchard
Fans of fresh, ripe and local fruit will want to venture to Andy’s Orchard in east Morgan Hill before the short stone fruit harvest is complete in a few weeks.
Owned and operated by renowned grower Andy Mariani, the orchard off Half Road features many...
Gilroy declares water shortage; limitations immediately in effect
Gilroy residents are being asked to limit their water usage by cutting down on landscape irrigation and immediately repairing leaks, or face fines for failing to do so.
The Gilroy City Council unanimously declared a water supply shortage on Aug. 2, following earlier decisions by...
Sig Sanchez, former Mayor of Gilroy, dies Jan. 30
Sig Sanchez—former mayor of Gilroy and loyal advocate for South County throughout his 55-year public service career—died peacefully Jan. 30, according to family members.
Officials: Be safe this Fourth of July
Fire agencies throughout Santa Clara County remind residents that fireworks are illegal, dangerous and can result in fires and injuries that are easily preventable.
Fines will be issued to anyone using, possessing, storing or selling illegal fireworks.
Santa Clara County’s “social host” fireworks ordinance holds property...
Photos: National Night Out 2021
Hundreds gathered Oct. 5 to chat with officers and take part in various activities during the National Night Out Outdoors event hosted by the Gilroy Police Department. The three-hour event between Gilroy City Hall and the library gave the public the chance to check...






















