Garlic City Car Show draws crowds to Gilroy
In downtown Gilroy on June 15, under a warm summer sun, the 2024 Garlic City Car Show unfolded with a blend of nostalgia and innovation.
The streets were lined with classic American and foreign automobiles, immaculately maintained or meticulously restored to their vintage states. Families...
Gilroy native Eric De La Cerda realizes dream, signs with Earthquakes second team
For as long as he can remember, Eric De La Cerda dreamed of becoming the starting goalkeeper of the San Jose Earthquakes.
The Gilroy native is one step closer to making that a reality after he signed a Major League Soccer (MLS) NEXT Pro contract...
San Jose community service officer accused of illegal weapons, online threats
A San Jose civilian community service officer, who briefly served as a sworn police officer, was arrested on suspicion of gun crimes last week after an FBI investigation linked him to social media posts advocating for killing cops and other hate speech on an...
Mobile Covid-19 testing unit arrives in Gilroy
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center’s mobile Covid-19 testing unit will be stationed in Gilroy this week.
Free testing will be available at the Valley Health Center, 7475 Camino Arroyo in Gilroy, June 9-12 from 10am to 4pm.
No health insurance, doctor’s note or appointment is required,...
Council split on new executive hiring
The Gilroy City Council was split on hiring a new community development director June 6 after some members questioned whether she would move closer to the area.
With a narrow 3-2 vote, the council appointed Sharon Goei to fill the position after Karen Garner resigned...
Photos: Lowriders cruise downtown
Dozens of drivers took their lowrider vehicles on a cruise through downtown Gilroy on March 26. The drive drew spectators along Monterey Street, snapping photos of the modified vehicles that thrilled onlookers by revving their engines and defying gravity with hydraulic suspension systems.
Gilroy Chamber honors 2025 Spice of Life winners
The Gilroy Chamber of Commerce will host the 2025 Spice of Life Awards gala and dinner on March 15 at the Gilroy Elks Lodge on Hecker Pass Highway. The theme for this year’s gala is “Emerald Elegance.”
The gala will take place from 5-9pm.
The chamber’s...
County opens vaccine eligibility to all residents age 16 and up
Santa Clara County opened Covid-19 vaccine eligibility Tuesday to all people who live and work in the county who are age 16 or older, joining several other Bay Area counties in fully opening vaccine eligibility.
Local health officials credited a significantly increased allocation of vaccine...
Letters: Candidate endorsements
Civic vision hailed
I recommend Greg Bozzo for Gilroy Mayor because he is a natural leader rather than a professional politician. Greg Bozzo has the management skills and talents needed to lead our community.
Greg Bozzo is bilingual and a good listener who makes an effort...
Carlos Pineda honored with ‘40 Under 40’ Award
Carlos Pineda was selected as a recipient of the 2021 Silicon Valley Business Journal “40 Under 40” Award.
Honorees were selected based on their contributions to their companies, their role in their industry, the likelihood of them becoming a key leader in their field, and...























