Hope springs eternal for Gilroy High in CCS playoffs
The disappointment of an underwhelming regular-season has turned into an assurance of hope for the Gilroy High baseball team in the Central Coast Section playoffs.
The No. 8 seed Mustangs are peaking at the perfect time, as evidenced by a 6-5 win over top-seed...
Police: Man who shot at officers identified as homicide suspect
A Gilroy man who reportedly shot at officers during a high-speed vehicle pursuit through two counties on June 9 was identified as a suspect in a homicide the night before, according to authorities.
According to Gilroy Police, a gunshot victim, later identified as 48-year-old Anthony...
Calmatters: Top Democrats say they’ll make California affordable
The leaders of the state Legislature have a message for voters: We know you’re frustrated with how expensive California is—and we’re going to fix it.
After a painful election that sparked recriminations and soul searching among Democrats across the country, state Senate President Pro Tem...
Milias Restaurant owners mark 10 years
The Milias Restaurant, 7397 Monterey St., celebrated its 10 years of ownership under Adam Sanchez and Ann Zyburra on July 8.
The event included acknowledgement from the Gilroy City Council as well as Assemblymember Robert Rivas’ office.
Originally established by George Milias Sr. in...
Program gives ranchers access to areas during disasters
The County of Santa Clara has launched a program that will allow ranchers and livestock owners to access restricted areas during wildfires and other emergencies to feed their animals, check their health and, if necessary, evacuate them.
The County has granted more than 40 Livestock...
Gilroy Police blotter, Dec. 26, 2023-Jan. 1, 2024
Dec. 26
• Burglary was reported on the 8600 block of Monterey Street.
• A suspect was arrested on an unspecified felony charge during a domestic disturbance on the 8000 block of Wren Avenue at 3:49pm.
• A vehicle was reported stolen on the 7300 block of...
Dead animals spark Gilroy neighbors’ concerns
A growing number of dead and mutilated animals reportedly found within a few blocks in central Gilroy over the past year have residents fearing there may be a serial abuser in the neighborhood.
Gilroy Police say that of the few incidents that have been reported...
Biography covers Gilroy’s namesake
Much of the life of Gilroy’s namesake is unknown to many people, said Phill Laursen of the Gilroy Historical Society.
As the city’s sesquicentennial wraps up, Gilroyans now have the chance to learn more about John Gilroy and how he arrived in Rancho San Ysidro,...
Teachers authorize strike if deal not reached
If a new contract agreement cannot be reached over the summer months, Gilroy teachers have voted to strike at the start of the 2018-19 school year.
In a June 6 vote of 544 Gilroy Teachers Association members, the union reported that 84 percent were in...
Gilroy remembers Coach Kelley
Whenever one of Avis Kelley’s students would beat their own personal record on the track, the entire team would celebrate, regardless of whether it was a winning run or not.
That was part of Kelley’s DNA, always encouraging everyone around him to make that extra...





















