New shop brings the ocean to Gilroy
The 30 miles between Gilroy and Monterey Bay didn’t seem like a great distance for diver Mauricio Muñoz–it seemed perfect.
After years in the Silicon Valley corporate world, the lifetime scuba diver decided to open a business that reflected his passion and took a risk...
Letter: A call for independence and collaboration in Gilroy
As a candidate for Gilroy City Council, I’m deeply committed to embracing diverse viewpoints and fostering collaboration to create policies that serve our entire community. While endorsements can be valuable, my recent experiences have revealed the limitations that can arise when officials are pressured...
Religion: Let’s be clear
In this space in the last month, colleagues from different traditions have written about positive actions one may take in these times that are so challenging. They have expressed a moral urgency regarding our nation’s military moves and threats against other nations, and the...
Local Scene: Grant applications open
Chamber to celebrate ‘Emerald Elegance’
The Gilroy Chamber of Commerce will host the 2025 Spice of Life Awards gala and dinner on March 15 at the Gilroy Elks Lodge on Hecker Pass Highway. The theme for this year’s gala is “Emerald Elegance.”
The gala will take...
Local Scene: Utility rate meeting; stroke support group
City to hold meeting on utility rate increases
The City of Gilroy is in the process of adjusting its water and sewer utility rates for residential and non-residential customers.
These rate revenues allow the city to invest in utilities infrastructure, keep pace with rising operational and...
Christopher earns Severance Bowl bragging rights – again
Bragging rights for the Severance Bowl title belongs—and stays—with Christopher High. The Cougars made it so with a convincing 35-0 win over crosstown rival Gilroy High on Friday night in the season-finale for both teams.
Although Christopher has dominated the Severance Bowl—the Cougars are 9-2...
Wasserman cites memory problems in CCW testimony
Santa Clara County Supervisor Mike Wasserman’s testimony to a criminal grand jury last month, transcripts reveal, was characterized by long, rambling answers and frequent references to his poor memory.
Mixed-use building approved by council
The Gilroy City Council this week unanimously approved a mixed use building that will sit on Monterey Road near Highway 101.
The project approved Jan. 14 is planned to have 69 market rate units and 9 affordable housing units for a total of 78 apartments....
Morgan Hill teen dies in hit and run collision
Authorities are investigating a collision on U.S. Highway 101 in Morgan Hill that resulted in the death of a teenager.
About 3:08am March 14, California Highway Patrol officers responded to a report of an unresponsive male in the roadway in the area of U.S. 101...
Police find ‘vehicle of interest’ in fatal hit and run
Investigators continue to ask the public for help in obtaining more information about the vehicle and the collision.























