Poppy Jasper International Film Festival recognized with prestigious honor
The local Poppy Jasper International Film Festival was recently named one of the “25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World” by MovieMaker Magazine—a prestigious recognition that PJIFF producers say validates all the work and dedication that has gone into growing the South Valley event...
PHOTO: Hot rods cruise through downtown Gilroy
Hot rods rolled through downtown Gilroy Sept. 26 during the Gilroy Cruise Night hosted by the Guerrero Family and Pound 4 Pound Boxing. The end-of-summer cruise made its way through Monterey Street and ended at the Town Plaza parking lot on First Street.
Santa Clara County property values hit peak
Santa Clara County’s real estate value hit another record in 2019. But in the recently released Assessment Roll report, officials warned that those values have hit their peak, and a “crash landing” due to Covid-19 and the subsequent economic downturn is expected.
On July 1,...
Caltrain electrification delayed to 2024 due to pandemic, other complications
Caltrain announced Thursday that electrification of its rail system has been delayed until late 2024, in part because of supply chain disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
This delay adds almost two years to the electrification efforts, which were expected to be complete in 2022.
Unforeseen...
Gilroy woman sentenced for stealing from Morgan Hill winery
A Gilroy woman was sentenced this week for elder fraud and embezzling more than $100,000 from a Morgan Hill winery that employed her, according to authorities.
Stacey Greenlee, 62, worked as an administrative assistant for Guglielmo Winery’s elderly owner from October 2022 to March 2024,...
Guest view: Proud of our foundation for Gilroy’s future
Hello Gilroy! What a rewarding experience these last seven years have been. Since elected in 2018, then again in 2020, I have been dedicated to improving Gilroy’s financial stability and building a foundation from which our city services and necessary infrastructure can excel.
Whether deteriorating...
Religion: Spreading hope in Jamaica
I am always joyful when I get the opportunity to help someone in need, especially when I know what I do will be just what that person needs. When I heard about how hard Jamaica was hit by Hurricane Melissa, I started looking for...
Arbor Day celebration kicks off plan to plant 1K trees in 2022
The South County Annex in northern Gilroy has relatively few trees in its midst. Despite some trees that border the property at the corner of Wren and Farrell avenues, the campus is mostly concrete, grass and dirt.
The former Antonio Del Buono Elementary School, which...
Local Scene: Lewis Street homes recommended; Conversation and Coffee set
Commission recommends Lewis Street homes
The Gilroy Planning Commission unanimously recommended a proposal on Jan. 20 to construct four homes at the corner of Lewis and Chestnut streets.
All four homes would have two stories, with three of the lots developed with a detached accessory dwelling...
CHP on ‘maximum enforcement’ Nov. 25
Traffic police will be on heavy patrol up and down the coast the day before Thanksgiving, which is traditionally one of the busiest travel days of the year.























