Local Scene: City offering business grants, social media challenge underway
City offering business grants
Businesses operating within the city limits of Gilroy may qualify for a one-time business relief grant using federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act funding.
Grants are based on the number of full-time equivalent employees as of March 17 (when the...
Inaugural Corks, Kegs & ‘Que Country Fest features Shane Dwight
The Wineries of Santa Clara Valley association is proud to host the inaugural Corks, Kegs & ‘Que Country Fest from 5-9pm May 31 at Thorson’s Arena in Morgan Hill.
Set in a unique equestrian arena, this outdoor event is packed with exciting activities, live music...
Santa Clara County seeks to add resources for caregivers
Santa Clara County is moving forward with a series of actions to support family caregivers in response to a recent county survey that found caregivers need more resources.
The county Board of Supervisors accepted staff recommendations and instructed them to create ways to address caregivers'...
New website schedules Covid tests up to a week in advance
Santa Clara County on Sept. 21 announced a new website—www.sccfreetest.org—that lets residents schedule a Covid-19 test up to a week ahead of time at certain sites. Appointments for the drive-thru testing at the county fairgrounds can be made five days in advance.
County health officials...
Police: Suspect shot at officers during high-speed chase
Police arrested a Gilroy man Wednesday night after he allegedly shot at officers during a high-speed vehicle pursuit through two counties, according to authorities.
About 9pm June 9, Gilroy Police officers attempted a traffic stop on a known, wanted suspect at Luchessa Avenue and Monterey...
Teacher contract negotiations at an impasse
School district officials and teachers have declared an impasse in their contract talks, following months of negotiations that did not yield an agreement.
After the two sides met on Feb. 11, the Gilroy Unified School District and Gilroy Teachers Association decided to request mediation from...
Christopher’s Melia Middleton takes second in CCS Track and Field Finals
When Melia Middleton nailed a then personal-record (PR) of 47.21 seconds in the 300-meter hurdles in a May 12 meet, the Christopher High athlete served notice she was one of the best in the event in the Central Coast Section.
On Saturday, she made...
Police blotter, March 15-21, 2021: DUI arrests, burglaries
March 15
• A business was burglarized on the 6900 block of Camino Arroyo.
• Police made an arrest warrant on the 800 block of First Street at 11am.
• Assaults were reported on the 8000 block of Monterey Street at midnight and 7600 block of Hanna...
Gilroy Outlets close due to COVID-19
The Gilroy Premium Outlets are closed through April 7 following Santa Clara County’s order to cease all “non-essential” operations to combat the spread of COVID-19.
The outlets, which stretch along San Ysidro Avenue, Leavesley Road and Arroyo Circle, consist of nearly 120 stores, such as...
Council narrowly rejects eviction moratorium
Some members of the Gilroy City Council said having a local eviction moratorium ordinance would be redundant since the county’s and state’s recent actions already apply to Gilroy renters.
The council on April 6 voted 4-3 against a moratorium for both residential and commercial tenants....























