Editorial: Celebrating the heartbeat of our communities
In a fast-paced world often defined by digital interactions and fragmented routines, community festivals and local events serve as powerful reminders of what truly binds us together: shared experiences, cultural expression and human connection.
These gatherings, whether a neighborhood block party, a cultural celebration or...
Gilroyan sworn in as CHP officer
Timothy Patrick Mahanay of Gilroy has successfully completed cadet training at the California Highway Patrol Academy. He is assigned to duty at the CHP’s Hollister-Gilroy Area office.
Mahanay graduated from San Leandro High School in 2013. He also attended Ohlone College in Fremont. Prior to...
Newsom proposes lower spending on homelessness, affordable housing
After Gov. Gavin Newsom rolled out a deficit-bridging budget plan in January, advocates pushing for more affordable housing and shelters hoped he might reconsider his intent to make deep cuts—or scrounge up some more money.
On May 10, Newsom released a revised proposal showing that...
Local Scene: San Ysidro Park cleanup; Gilroy receives $350K for crosswalk
State budget includes $350K for Gilroy crosswalk construction
The City of Gilroy will receive $350,000 from the recently adopted state budget that will fund a new crosswalk in front of the Monterey Gateway Senior Apartments at 6500 Monterey Road.
The project, which is outlined in the...
Letter: Sharks Ice and more coming to Gilroy
As you might imagine, taking on the role of mayor in 2020 in the height of a pandemic shutdown was a formidable challenge, and one that consumed the first half of my term as mayor, but Gilroy since that time has seen a remarkable...
Photo: Volunteers clean Uvas Creek
Cities throughout the state participated in Coastal Cleanup Day on Sept. 17, including Gilroy, where the Recreation Division hosted a site at Christmas Hill Park. There were 75 volunteers of all ages who participated. They collected approximately 365 pounds of trash and 116 pounds...
San Martin ‘treasure’ Kenneth Ludewig dies
Lifelong San Martin resident Kenneth Ludewig, a local “treasure” who brought joy to countless South Valley residents as the creator and operator of the former San Martin Country Park & Pumpkin Patch, died unexpectedly on Nov. 7, according to family members. He was 74...
Election 2020, Gilroy City Council: Danny Mitchell hopes to bring fiscal knowledge to city
Gilroy is facing an uncertain financial future due to the Covid-19 pandemic depleting revenues and forcing layoffs and other cuts.
Danny Mitchell, a Gilroy resident for 60 years, said his decades of budgetary experience would benefit the city and the tough challenges that lie ahead.
“I...
County obtains Novavax inoculation doses
Santa Clara County announced Tuesday that it has acquired the new Novavax Covid-19 vaccine and will begin administering the vaccine at all County Health System vaccination sites on Aug. 2.
Unlike the currently available Pfizer and Moderna vaccines that use an mRNA-based approach to developing...
Police ask public for help ID’ing SR 152 vandal
Anyone who thinks their vehicle was struck by an object on SR-152 in this area and during the specified time frame is asked to file a police report with the CHP office, if they have not already done so, authorities urged.























