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November 5, 2025

Local Scene: San Benito Oriana Chorale searches for singers

Chorale searching for singers The San Benito Oriana Chorale is searching for singers for its fall season. All voices are welcome, and no auditions are required. Rehearsals begin Aug. 28, and are held at Christ Fellowship Church, 2066 San Benito St. in Hollister, on Mondays from...

Parishioners celebrate Juquila

Costumed dancers, musicians and celebrants parade on Eigleberry Street in Gilroy Nov. 23, beginning the 10th annual all-day celebration of the Virgin of Juquila by the parish group Comite Familias Unidas of the St. Mary Parish. The celebration dates back to 16th century, when...

Letter: Let’s restore Gilroy’s EDC

Re-investing in Gilroy’s long dormant Economic Development Corporation (EDC) would provide a major boost to our local economy and our local businesses.  The EDC was originally created more than 25 years ago, in 1997. As a nonprofit corporation providing business development assistance to current and...

School board approves $3M in cuts

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Gilroy Unified School District’s Board of Education approved nearly $3 million in cuts to the 2019-2020 budget, citing a continued trend of declining enrollment, lost revenue and increased costs. Board President James Pace said the latest cost-saving measure, approved unanimously on Feb. 14, was not...

Updated: Charter schools fear impact of proposed rules

Gov. Gavin Newsom late on Tuesday, March 5 signed into law Senate Bill 126, which ensures that all corporate charter schools are held to the same transparency and accountability standards as neighborhood public schools. During the debate on the Senate bill and several still-pending Assembly...

Country music fans flock to Morgan Hill festival

Thousands of country music fans attended the June 29 Boots and Brews Country Music Festival at the Morgan Hill Outdoor Sports Center. The concert lineup featured Lee Brice, Lee Montgomery, Michael Ray and Dasha. Fans danced and enjoyed cold beverages throughout the afternoon and evening....

Gilroy Foundation opens annual community grant cycle

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Gilroy Foundation’s 2025 competitive grant cycle started Oct. 1, with a goal of “empowering and enhancing the Gilroy community through philanthropy,” according to the local nonprofit.  Local organizations can start applying for the grant program, which offers applicants a chance to secure funding for initiatives...

Gilroy Police blotter, May 29-June 5, 2023

One arrested, eight cited at DUI checkpoint A DUI/driver’s license checkpoint held in Gilroy on May 26 netted one arrest and eight citations, according to Gilroy Police. Police said 619 vehicles were contacted during the operation, where 44 field sobriety tests were conducted. One person was arrested,...

Letters: Politics in Gilroy

Vote for responsible candidate for council I am voting for Kelly Ramirez for Gilroy City Council, and I want to share why.  I’ve had the privilege of knowing Kelly for many years and can confidently say that she is a person of exceptional moral character and...

Sports Roundup: Christopher girls basketball wins sixth in row

Christopher HS Boys Basketball (17-2 overall, 7-0 BVAL Mt. Hamilton) Recent results: Won 54-44 vs. Willow Glen; won 64-48 at Leigh Upcoming games: 7pm Feb. 5 at Branham; 7pm Feb. 7 at Santa Teresa NOTES: Cougars remain on top of the league; second-place Westmont visits on Feb....

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