Stay loyal: Organizations launch outreach campaign to support businesses
Lapels Dry Cleaning was one of the select businesses deemed “essential” during the early days of the shelter-in-place order, and with such a designation was not required to close its doors.
As owner Anita Bedoya points out, the business provides needed uniform services for police...
PHOTO: Gilroy dental practice marks 10 years
Jernell Escobar, DDS and her team marked the 10th anniversary of the Gilroy-based dental practice on March 10 with a ribbon cutting by the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce. Escobar’s practice, located at 7880 Wren Ave. D-142, offers pediatric, general and cosmetic dentistry. In addition...
Hilton announces reelection campaign for Gilroy City Council
Gilroy City Councilmember Zach Hilton announced he will be seeking re-election in 2024.
Hilton, a firefighter/paramedic for the Oakland Fire Department, was first elected to the council in 2020 after serving as chair of the Gilroy Bicycle Pedestrian Commission.
“Over the past six years, as former...
Rosen proposes ballot initiative to address gun violence in California
Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen announced Aug. 3 that he is sponsoring an “unprecedented” statewide ballot initiative that seeks to “transcend the bitter politics of gun control and save the lives of crime victims, the suicidal and children.”
If approved by voters, the...
Car stop leads to large drug cache
A traffic stop on Highway 152 by the California Highway Patrol in Santa Clara County led to the seizure of 70 pounds of crystal methamphetamine and the arrest of a Los Banos man.
CHP officer Israel Murillo said an officer, aided by a K-9, found...
Local Scene: ‘Illuminate the Night’ concert Sept. 14 at Gav
Fundraising concert is Sept. 14 at Gavilan Theater
Gilroy Foundation presents its annual fundraiser, “Illuminate the Night” Candlelight Concert, at Gavilan College Theater Sept. 14.
The evening, set on the foothill campus of Gavilan College, begins at 5pm and will feature a candlelight concert with performances...
Planting seeds for the future: Artists unveil downtown mural
A group of Gilroy artists unveiled their new mural April 15 on the side of 6th Street Studios and Art Center downtown, a work that represents the past, present and future of the Santa Clara Valley city.
Armando Franco led the work, and he was...
Gilroy woman arrested in Hollister following police chase
Hollister Police this week arrested a Gilroy woman who carjacked a victim in San Jose and let officers on a vehicle chase through two counties, authorities said.
About 11:57pm June 5, Hollister Police received an alert for a stolen vehicle on the citywide FLOCK camera...
Cottage Creek: Inspired by Syrah
Cottage Creek, owned by Denise and Sam Russell, is one of those places where you can truly feel connected to the grape source, even if most of the wines come from Oregon.
Denise, a beautician who’s owned a hair salon for 36 years, and husband,...
Making the solutions to the resolutions
It's a new year and with it, many Gilroyans have embarked on their New Year's resolutions. For many, those resolutions revolve around getting in shape–finally, and this time they mean it. But, if you want that new you, it's going to take some work....
