Garlic titan Don Christopher dies
Editor's note: This article was updated and expanded on Dec. 14.
Don Christopher, who grew a handful of garlic fields into an internationally recognized brand and whose philanthropic work helped youth reach their educational goals, died surrounded by his family on Dec. 12. He was...
Annual Gilroy Home + Garden Tour is May 8-9
Tickets are on sale for the 2026 Home + Garden Tour, the Gilroy Assistance League’s primary annual fundraiser. The tour is scheduled for 10am-5pm May 8-9.
The event showcases a curated collection of stunning local homes, beautifully designed gardens and a vibrant artisan market featuring...
Canadian artist showing eco-friendly work at Gallery 1202
Gallery 1202 presents “Recreating the Wild/Nature (Un)Spoiled,” a solo show by Yulia Shtern, running through March 20.
Shtern is a Canadian visual artist and a scenic and costume designer for theater currently residing in Italy.
In this series, Shtern focuses on animals that are endangered, extinct...
Vehicle accidents result in two deaths in Hollister
Two motorists died in separate accidents in San Benito County over the past week, according to authorities.
The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner’s Office identified one of the victims as Nicholas Langford, 33, of Hollister.
Langford died in a collision on State Route 25 that occurred...
Man shot, killed at business
UPDATE, JUNE 25
ORIGINAL ARTICLE:
A man was shot and killed at a business on Monterey Street Thursday afternoon.
According to Gilroy Police, at about 1pm, officers responded to Littlejohn’s Fine Jewelry on the 8200 block of Monterey Street for a report of a shooting. Arriving officers...
Santa Clara County breaks ground on Children’s Advocacy Center in Morgan Hill
The County of Santa Clara will soon begin construction of a new Children’s Advocacy Center at Valley Health Center in Morgan Hill.
The CAC is expected to open in early 2027 at the former site of De Paul Health Center. It will bring together investigative...
City: ‘Builder’s remedy’ doesn’t apply to Hecker Pass housing proposal
City officials say a housing proposal on Hecker Pass Highway does not meet the criteria for the so-called “builder’s remedy,” a provision of state law that allows developers to bypass local zoning requirements.
On Oct. 31, Carlsbad-based Mana Hanalei LLC filed a formal application with...
Christopher’s King(sley) Okoronkwo has the section’s top mark in the triple jump
With each passing year, Kingsley Okoronkwo gets more comfortable with the intricacies of the triple jump: the hop, step and jump.
It’s a very technical event and this season has been a breakthrough in that the Christopher High junior can go out there and let...
Gilroy High football team looks to bounce back after loss to Piedmont Hills
The Gilroy High football team entered its Blossom Valley Athletic League Santa Teresa Foothill Division game against Piedmont Hills knowing it was a winnable one.
That’s what made the Mustangs’ 20-7 loss in San Jose on Oct. 20 all the more disappointing.
“I know what we’re...
City mulling dealership incentives
City officials are working on a plan they hope will give Gilroy a competitive edge in attracting new auto dealerships.
The Gilroy City Council on Jan. 25 directed staff to develop details of an incentive program that would be considered at a future meeting. Councilmembers...
