Nurses, county reach tentative agreement on four-year pact
The Registered Nurses Professional Association (RNPA) announced on Christmas Eve it had reached a tentative agreement with Santa Clara County on a new multi-year contract for nurses in the county hospital system.
In a statement, the union said the new contract, if approved by members...
City contracts firm to assess sidewalks
Gilroy residents have complained for years over the state of the city's crumbling sidewalks, saying they pose a tripping hazard that could cause injuries to unsuspecting pedestrians.
The city also finds itself occasionally involved in personal injury claims related to its sidewalks. According to a...
Icicles gets a warm welcome
What, in one of the coldest weeks of the year, would compel people to stand in line waiting for ice cream? One of the hottest new businesses in town, Icicles, has been busy in its first week of business, serving up their frosty sweet...
Letter: The arts are alive in Gilroy
Nestled in the heart of Downtown Gilroy, the La Ofrenda Festival—Gilroy’s second annual Día de Muertos Festival & Wellness Fair from1-7pm Nov. 2—will be an extraordinary event and is more than just a day of festivities; it’s an immersive experience that embraces the essence...
Local doctor retiring after nearly four-decade career
Dr. Roger Lucero can’t say how many times he’s been called at 2 in the morning to give medical advice. He also can’t quantify the number of people he has helped throughout his career, only to estimate it in the “thousands and thousands.”
But that...
GHS, CHS field hockey teams thrive once again, and this year the Mustangs are poised for a CCS semifinal or finals run
For the past couple of years, the Christopher High field hockey team has gotten the better of its crosstown rivals and last year advanced to the Central Coast Section playoff semifinals.
However, Gilroy High has turned the tables this season to once again re-emerge as...
Letters: Politics in Gilroy
Vote for responsible candidate for council
I am voting for Kelly Ramirez for Gilroy City Council, and I want to share why.
I’ve had the privilege of knowing Kelly for many years and can confidently say that she is a person of exceptional moral character and...
Bike Person of the Year announced
Gilroy City Councilmember Zach Hilton recognized Garrison “Ziggy” Gemar as his 2023 Bike Person of the Year as part of May’s Bike Month celebrations.
“There are many bike advocates that don’t realize the positive impact they have on the community, and this is a great...
Letter: Keep sending mail
The United States Postal Service is committed to delivering your mail and packages throughout the current pandemic. We are proud of our role in providing an essential service to every community. The one constant throughout this crisis has been our commitment to fulfilling the...






















