South Valley theater group brings psycho-thriller to stage
Limelight Theater will present “The Other Place,” a psychological thriller that challenges audiences to distinguish reality from delusion, opening Jan. 16.
The play centers on Juliana Smithton, a 52-year-old neurologist specializing in brain disease research whose life takes a disorienting turn as her brilliant mind...
PHOTO: Gilroy Senior Center hosts luau
The Gilroy Senior Center held a Summer Luau on June 16. More than 100 people attended the event, where they were entertained with hula dancers, whom invited the seniors and staff to join them. The lunch menu included Hawaiian pulled pork with a pineapple...
Gilroy Chamber reveals ‘22 Spice of Life recipients
Editor’s note: Biographical information for the 2022 Spice of Life awardees was provided by the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce.
Woman of the Year: Kathleen A. Rose
Kathleen A. Rose’s 40-year career in higher education includes 13 at Gavilan College, where she joined as Vice...
Congregation Emeth responds to Nazi flag incident with education
Local synagogue Congregation Emeth is launching an educational initiative in response to an incident where a Nazi flag was displayed on a highway overpass in Morgan Hill in March.
Congregation Emeth is partnering with the Jewish Community Relations Council Bay Area (JCRC) and Advent Lutheran...
Applicants needed to fill Gilroy board openings
The City of Gilroy currently has openings on its various boards and commissions.
Gilroy residents are encouraged to apply for the following seats:
• Arts & Culture Commission — Two seats
• Bicycle Pedestrian Commission — Three seats
• Building Board of Appeals — Two seats
• Historic Heritage...
Gilroy school board candidate charged with falsifying address
A 2020 Christopher High School graduate has been charged with a misdemeanor after allegedly falsifying his address in an attempt to run for the Gilroy Unified School District Board of Trustees Area 3 seat.
The County of Santa Clara Office of the District Attorney has...
Downtown garden pays tribute to veterans
A small garden plot downtown has taken on a significant meaning for local veterans.
The South Valley Fleurs Garden Club worked with the City of Gilroy to establish the Blue Star Memorial Garden in front of the Veterans Memorial Building on Sixth Street.
The garden and...
Judge says YES to hospitals, NO to AG
A U.S. District Court judge in Los Angeles rejected a bid by California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to block the purchase of two failing Verity Health System hospitals by Santa Clara County.
The Feb. 22 ruling cleared the way for the county to close its...
Local Scene: Youth piano competition; ‘There Ought to Be a Law’
Youth piano competition seeks applicants
Registration is now open for the 17th Annual Marian Filice Youth Piano Competition and Music Festival at Gavilan College.
Piano students ranging from fifth-12th grades can register to compete in the youth piano competition, while all other musicians can register to...
PHOTO: Gilroy Rotary donates $52K to charities
The Gilroy Rotary Club donated $52,500 to more than 15 local schools and organizations during a recent meeting. The funds will go toward such items as art supplies at South Valley Middle School, a new dishwasher for the Culinary Academy at Rebekah Children’s Services,...
