Religion: Why is this night different from all other nights?
“Why is this night different from all other nights?” On Monday, April 22, Jews around the world will recite this question during their Passover Seders, one of the most observed rituals in Judaism.
Passover commemorates the Israelites’ redemption from Egyptian slavery. It is a holiday...
County seeks resident feedback for proposed supervisorial district maps
Santa Clara County’s 2021 Advisory Redistricting Commission is asking the community to give feedback on Wednesday and Saturday on draft maps of proposed new supervisorial district boundaries.
Residents can review the maps during the virtual meetings at 6:30pm Wednesday or at 2pm Saturday.
After every decennial...
Rucker fire in San Martin fully contained
Crews have full containment on a vegetation fire in the unincorporated area of San Martin in Santa Clara County, Cal Fire said Wednesday morning.
In a statement on social media around 7:25am June 19, Cal Fire said firefighters have 100% containment on the blaze in...
Show explores early to modern photography techniques
An opening reception was held Jan. 11 in downtown Morgan Hill for “Meditations,” a photography show by San Jose-based photographer and educator, Allan Barnes.
The two-hour event invited the public—including many of Barnes’ students from his photography class at nearby Sobrato High School—to explore 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...
Police find missing Gilroy teen
A 16-year-old at-risk Gilroy boy is missing, and police are asking the public to report any information about his whereabouts.
Supervisors adopt $12.5B Santa Clara County budget
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors this week adopted a fiscal year 2024-25 budget that closes a $250 million revenue shortfall while maintaining key public services, according to county officials.
The adopted $12.5 billion budget—approved by the board on June 11—also prevents any of...
Police urge caution during Bicycle Safety Month
May is National Bicycle Safety Month, and Gilroy Police are encouraging everyone to participate safely and reminding drivers to be extra alert for more people pedaling and walking on the roads.
“Everyone deserves to reach their destination safely,” Gilroy Police Sgt. Michael McMahon said. “Unfortunately,...
Letters: Candidate endorsements
Civic vision hailed
I recommend Greg Bozzo for Gilroy Mayor because he is a natural leader rather than a professional politician. Greg Bozzo has the management skills and talents needed to lead our community.
Greg Bozzo is bilingual and a good listener who makes an effort...
Letter: Gilroy business PAC announces endorsements
The Gilroy Business Political Action Committee or (GILPAC) Committee, a legislative arm of the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce announces the following endorsements for 2024 local City of Gilroy positions:
Mayor: Marie BlankleyCity Council Members: Terence Fugazzi, Kelly Ramirez, Fred Tovar
The GILPAC committee is made up...





















