Hungry diners flock to downtown
Staff at The Milias Restaurant in downtown Gilroy didn’t know what to expect on June 5.
The day marked the return of outdoor dining in Santa Clara County, part of a slow reopening of the county under the shelter-in-place order.
The Milias had set up about...
Hundreds protest on ‘No Kings Day’ in Gilroy
Millions of people in cities and towns throughout the nation joined the “No Kings” protest on June 14—a crowd that included several hundred protesters in west Gilroy.
The event was organized in 2,000 cities in the U.S. to protest President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, and...
Election 2020, Gilroy Unified School District: Nirza Starks sees need to support students
Nirza Starks sees the need for continually supporting children in the educational setting. That’s why she’s running for the Gilroy Unified School District Board of Trustees Area 2 seat.
Starks, 42, has two sons, one of whom is a special-needs student.
“As a parent, you start...
Local Scene: Earthquakes host soccer clinic Sept. 22
Romo enrolls at Holy Cross
Mia Romo, of Gilroy, enrolled at the College of the Holy Cross, located in Worcester, Mass., as a member of the college’s Class of 2028.
At 835 students, the Class of 2028 includes students from 507 different high schools, 41 U.S....
South County native wins NHL game in San Jose
As a young boy, Gilroy native Dustin Wolf went to San Jose Sharks games with his parents. On April 9, Wolf started an NHL game at goalie in the same building for the first time. Playing for the Calgary Flames, Wolf backstopped his team...
Police blotter, March 8-13, 2021: String of theft cases over the week
March 8
• Vandalism was reported on the 400 block of Automall Court.
• Police made a warrant arrest on Arbor Street and Mantelli Drive at 9am.
• Police responded to a report of trespassing on the 600 block of Birdsong Street at 10am.
• A sexual offense...
Gilroy councilmember recall proponents turn in signatures
Proponents seeking a recall of Gilroy City Councilmember Rebeca Armendariz turned in 6,375 signatures to the City Clerk’s office on Oct. 12.
The next day, city officials confirmed that a preliminary count of the signatures was above the minimum of 6,217 required for filing. The...
Gilroy High stalwart Drew Gumin finishes strong
One of the all-time great stalwarts in Gilroy High boys basketball team history is set to play the final game of his prep career next week. Point guard Drew Gumin, a four-year varsity standout, put himself in elite company among Gilroy High standouts by...
Scars remain one year after stay-home order
Gary Young was affectionately called the “Candy Cane Man” around Christmastime, when he would pass out the minty red-and-white candies to his customers at Lowe’s Home Improvement in Gilroy.
But this past holiday was different. His daughter, Stacey Silva, handed out the candy canes instead,...
