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February 10, 2026

Agency mulls Gilroy’s annexation request

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A plan to annex 55 acres of land into Gilroy’s city limits, which could eventually house 307 residential units, may be considered in early 2023 after more than 20 years in the works. Known as the Wren Investors and Hewell Urban Service Area Amendment, 50...

Gilroy mother hit in crosswalk Jan. 16 dies from injuries

A woman who was hit by a vehicle while crossing a street in Gilroy last week has died from injuries she suffered in the collision. Her husband was struck by the same vehicle, and he was pronounced dead at the scene near Las Animas...

Man arrested in Gilroy murder

A man was arrested Aug. 18 on suspicion of killing his girlfriend in Gilroy the day before. According to Gilroy Police, on Aug. 17 at 6am, officers responded to the 7700 block of Murray Avenue on the report of a woman screaming for help. When...

Driver crashes stolen vehicle into golf course in Gilroy

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Four people were arrested Aug. 3 after they reportedly crashed a stolen vehicle into the Gavilan Golf Course. According to San Jose Police, at about 5:20pm, automated license plate reader cameras alerted officers of a Hyundai Sonata, which had earlier been reported stolen, driving in...

Council OK’s funding for school officer program

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A majority of the Gilroy City Council on Nov. 15 agreed to fund a program that will allow police officers to return to local schools shortly. The council voted 5-2 to approve paying half of the $483,383 cost for the school resource officer program in...

Christopher field hockey peaking at the perfect time

The Christopher High field hockey team looks to be peaking at the perfect time—in the Central Coast Section playoffs.  Two days after a nail-biting win over Valley Christian in the opening round, the Cougars were dominant in a 5-1 victory over Hollister High on Wednesday....

Officers slated for return to Gilroy schools

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The Gilroy Unified School District plans to bring back school resource officers to two high schools, part of a program to improve school safety after officials noted an uptick in fights on campus. Those against adding police officers on campus, meanwhile, say the money would...

GECA student named Nat’l Merit Scholar finalist

Princeton-bound Samantha Melton, a senior at Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy, was named a 2019 National Merit Scholar winner, according to an announcement from Gilroy Unified School District. Melton, who was honored by the Board of Education for her accomplishment earlier this month,...

Gilroy Police blotter, Jan. 8-15, 2024

Man arrested on weapons charges Gilroy Police arrested a man Jan. 12 on weapons charges after he was pulled over for a vehicle violation. According to police, the man, who was not identified, had an outstanding warrant, and his previous felony conviction prohibited him from possessing...

County to announce new reopening order

Santa Clara County officials are expected to issue a new health order for reopening next week, despite an uptick in COVID-19 cases across the region and state.

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