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April 28, 2026

Gilroy FFA awarded Chapter of the Year

On Oct. 11-12, eight members from the Gilroy FFA chapter attended a Regional Leadership conference where more than 300 other students, all involved in the FFA, united at the 2025 South Coast Region FFA Chapter Officer Leadership Conference in Hollister. As an organization, the FFA’s...

Propane truck catches fire on Highway 101

The California Highway Patrol and Cal Fire were on the scene of a truck fire on southbound U.S. Highway 101, just south of the Cochrane Road exit Monday afternoon.  Reports of a truck carrying propane that caught fire came in at approximately 1:24pm July 1,...

‘Wally’s Cafe’ serves up laughs on Gilroy stage

A hot and fresh 44-year-old comedy hit the grill at Pintello Comedy Theater this week, with “Wally’s Cafe” opening at the local theater company’s venue at the Grange Hall in Gilroy. Running through May 24, the play follows the eponymous restaurateur “Wally” (portrayed by Charley...

PHOTO: AAUW donates bench

Members of the Gilroy Branch of the American Association of University Women gathered May 25 to celebrate their donation of a bench at Cydney Casper Park dedicated to 100 years of Women’s Suffrage. Despite Covid-19 limitations this year, the branch was able to hold...

Clash between city rivals brings excitement to the soccer pitch

There was no shortage of thrills in last week’s friendly cross-town rivalry match between Gilroy and Christopher High girls’ soccer teams.  On a clear, pleasant night, both squads had success mixed with some struggles, and the real winners were probably the several hundred fans from...

Gilroy Police blotter, Dec. 4-11, 2023

Dec. 4 • Burglary was reported on the 400 block of First Street. • A vehicle was reportedly burglarized on the 100 block of Caroline Lane. • Theft was reported on the 7600 block of Mackenzie Way and 6700 block of Garden Court. • A business was reportedly...

Local Scene: Mattress recycling, business grants

Free mattress recycling available June 4 The Mattress Recycling Council will host a no-cost mattress and box spring recycling event on June 4 at Gilroy City Hall, 7351 Rosanna Ave., from 9am to 2pm. Each resident can bring up to four mattresses, box springs or futons...

Motorist dies in collision after pursuit with CHP

The driver of a Ford Mustang died in a collision with another vehicle after he fled from police in a high-speed pursuit north of Gilroy, according to authorities.

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...

Gilroy man injured by fireworks New Year’s Eve

A Gilroy man “significantly” injured his hand while igniting illegal fireworks and was transported to an area hospital on New Year’s Eve, according to authorities. About 11:15pm Dec. 31, the Gilroy Fire Department responded to a residence on Church Street for a medical call, according...

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