Gavilan College student workers begin unionizing
Student workers at Gavilan College are organizing what they say would be the first student workers union at a community college in California, aiming to address wage disparities and improve working conditions at their Gilroy and Hollister campuses, and inspire other students to follow...
Sex abuse, satanic rites described in charges against foster mom
A Gilroy day care operator stalked and sexually molested her foster child and engaged in Satanic rituals, according to allegations in documents reviewed by the Gilroy Dispatch.
Santa Clara County officials filed a July 31 criminal complaint that details the charges against Christina Jean Johnson,...
Local seniors celebrate Mexican Independence Day
Gilroy Senior Center participant Antonia Guerrero swings a bat at the piñata to celebrate Mexican Independence Day at the Gilroy Senior Center on Sept. 16. More than 100 seniors attended the event, which included karaoke, a taco lunch provided by the YMCA Senior Nutrition...
Professor brings world films to Morgan Hill every Wednesday
Every Wednesday at 2pm, Gavilan College professor Grant Richards welcomes community members to watch movies they typically can't see in local theaters.
Hosted at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse, his “Afternoon with Grant” series has screened about 640 films since its inception, drawing movie lovers...
Driver injured in solo accident in Gilroy
A driver was injured in a single vehicle traffic collision during afternoon rush hour in Gilroy Sept. 10, according to authorities.
Firefighters responded to reports of a collision about 3pm on the 1400 block of Day Road. While traveling at high speed, a vehicle collided...
Gilroy Police revisit 2015 murder case with suspect still at large
Due to “new interest” in the 2015 murder of Robert Heiser, Gilroy Police are again asking the public for assistance finding a woman who allegedly helped rob and kill the victim but has evaded capture for more than a decade.
The female suspect, Isabella Chaidez,...
Police arrest man suspected of starting Gilroy grass fires
Police arrested a man suspected of starting multiple fires in Gilroy earlier this month, authorities said Sept. 11.
Just before 8:30pm Sept. 6, someone flagged down a Gilroy Police patrol officer and informed them of a large fire on the north end of the 5900...
South County native Dustin Wolf signs huge NHL contract
Dustin Wolf, born in Gilroy and raised in Morgan Hill through age 10, produced an incredible rookie season with the NHL’s Calgary Flames last year. He recorded a 29-16-8 record, with a .910 save percentage and a 2.64 goals-against average. Wolf was widely credited...
Food Truck Fly-In is Nov. 1 at San Martin Airport
The fifth annual San Martin Airport Food Truck Fly-In returns Nov. 1 with a Halloween “Scareport” theme.
For the first time, Food Truck Fly-In attendees are invited to this year’s event to go trick-or-treating. The free community event will also continue to feature its usual...
Faire times begin
The Northern California Renaissance Faire opens this weekend in northeast San Benito County, offering visitors a step back in time with a glimpse of medieval revelry, camaraderie, entertainment and competition.
Starting Sept. 13-14, the Renaissance Faire continues at Casa de Fruta on Saturdays and Sundays...