Gilroy Police blotter, Nov. 21-28, 2023
Two arrested on suspicion of burglarizing vehicles
Two men were arrested Nov. 22 after they reportedly went on a spree of early-morning vehicle burglaries.
Izaiah Barrera, 18, and Jose Lendechy Jr., 19, were arrested on suspicion of vehicle theft and burglary.
According to Gilroy Police, at about...
Spoking My Mind: Summertime, and the cycling is easy
First, an inspirational quote: “SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER!” - A. Cooper
Kids, enjoy your well-earned freedom. Celebrate with some sweet summer cycling, and don’t forget your helmets and sunscreen! Drivers, be extra alert!
Second, a quick thank you to all the riders who participated in last...
LAFCO postpones Gilroy annexation decision
The Local Agency Formation Commission of Santa Clara County postponed its consideration of Gilroy’s annexation request to April 5.
LAFCO was scheduled to consider the city’s request to annex 55 acres on Feb. 1, but the agency was unable to complete the staff report by...
Thousands of volunteers join 40th annual Coastal Cleanup
Thousands of volunteers flocked to the California coast and waterways on Sept. 21 to participate in the 40th annual California Coastal Cleanup Day.
The event, which is the largest single-day volunteer event in the world, according to Guinness World Records, invited eco-friendly volunteers across the...
Property owners, voters can protest dissolution of South County Fire District
A Santa Clara County commission will hold a hearing on May 7 to receive written protests regarding a proposal to dissolve the South Santa Clara County Fire Protection District.
The protest hearing, conducted by the Local Agency Formation Commission of Santa Clara County (LAFCO), will...
Sister tells of two survivors of Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting
Wendy Towner was standing behind the vendor tent for her family business, the Honey Ladies, at the Gilroy Garlic Festival late in the afternoon of Sunday, July 28.
A staple at many Bay Area farmers markets, the Honey Ladies were selling their garlic and habanero...
Man charged with hate crime for alleged assault against South Valley Islamic Community members
A Morgan Hill man has been charged with a hate crime in relation to a March 7 incident where the suspect targeted South County residents who were leaving a Muslim prayer service, according to authorities.
The Morgan Hill Police Department announced this week that the...
Garlic Festival victims fund surpasses $1M
The Gilroy Foundation Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting victims fund grew to nearly $1.2 million this week, as the foundation announced it had approved the first applications for funds.
As of Aug. 20 at noon, the fund totaled $1,167,431 in donations in the 22 days since...
Jewish Center to host Nov. 28 Chanukah celebration in Morgan Hill
Chabad South County Jewish Center invites the community to participate in a celebration of Chanukah Nov. 28 at the Morgan Hill Downtown Amphitheater.
The outdoor event is free and open to the public. The celebration goes from 4-5:30pm.
“We are so grateful to be able to...
