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The Gilroy City Council approved an ordinance on June 5 that would prohibit camping near schools, in Uvas Creek and other public right-of-ways. However, some members of the public who spoke during the meeting said such a decision could put the city on shaky legal...

Beginning Feb. 28, workers in education, childcare, emergency services, and the food and agriculture industries will be eligible to be vaccinated against Covid-19 in Santa Clara County. County officials announced the expanded eligibility Feb. 17 after citing strong progress toward vaccinating the current group of...

The South Valley Symphony will celebrate the holidays with a concert of seasonal favorites plus a belated commemoration of Beethoven’s 250th birthday, at a Dec. 11 performance in the sanctuary of Advent Lutheran Church in Morgan Hill.   Maestro Anthony Quartuccio will preside over “A Holiday...

Marie Blankley was sworn in as Gilroy’s mayor Dec. 7, taking over the position that will lead the city council through a pandemic and economic recovery in the years ahead. Two new faces, Rebeca Armendariz and Zach Hilton, joined the council as well, while Fred...

San Benito County Supervisors at a recent meeting approved a conditional use permit for the Betabel commercial project, after hearing two appeals against the proposal due to its likely impacts on the environment and tribal lands. The Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 Nov. 8 to...

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 place from 5-9pm.  The chamber’s...

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...

Since Melia Middleton started to focus on herself instead of the competition, she’s taken her speed to another level.  The Christopher High senior broke through to win the title that has eluded her since she was a sophomore: a Central Coast Section Championship in her...

Commissioner floats ballot measure idea for John Smith Road facility expansion

Gilroy Unified School District has sent out a group of busses with WiFi capabilities stationed at four school sites for students to have increased internet access.   Busses are stationed in the parking lot at Antonio Del Buono Elementary, Rucker Elementary, South Valley Middle and Gilroy...