Volunteers spruce up veteran’s Gilroy home
By Wallace Baine
Last Friday, on a crisp and sunny winter morning, about two dozen volunteers gathered at an address on Rosanna Street in Gilroy....
Who decided to cut back on police on festival’s last day?
In 2018, the city of Gilroy paid its police officers $248,000 in extra duty pay to provide security at the Gilroy Garlic Festival. The...
Victims holding city responsible for their festival wounds
The city of Gilroy likely will be sued for damages by 11 surviving gunshot victims of the Gilroy Garlic Festival mass shooting, as well...
Velasco won’t seek reelection
Mayor Roland Velasco announced Jan. 27 that he will not seek a second term in the November election.
“With much reflection, I had an opportunity...
Police search for man who allegedly tried to kidnap toddler
Gilroy Police are looking for a man who allegedly tried to annoy or molest a 2-year-old boy at a local store.
Chamber honors men, women
The Gilroy Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the recipients of its annual Spice of Life Awards during a sold-out dinner Feb. 1 at the...
Gilroy gearing up for its 150th
It’s going to be an historic year for the City of Gilroy.
On March 12, the Garlic Capital will mark 150 years since its incorporation...
Olam sells garlic facility
Olam International, one of Gilroy’s largest private employers, sold its onion and garlic processing facility on Pacheco Pass Highway at the end of December...
Composting made simple
Cole Smith goes over the basics of composting hay during a “Manure Composting Made Easy” workshop in Gilroy on Jan. 11. The workshop, presented...
Liquor store armed robbery suspect arrested
With the help of a witness and San Jose police, Gilroy police arrested a man who robbed a local liquor store while brandishing a handgun Jan. 6, according to authorities.
