Two die in unrelated traffic accidents in South County
Authorities are investigating two fatal traffic accidents that occurred in the Morgan Hill and Gilroy areas June 19.
A 27-year-old San Jose woman died in a single-vehicle accident about 1:15am June 19 in Gilroy, according to a press release from the California Highway Patrol. The...
Updated: Cougars boys volleyball shines with 13-3 league record
A strong and deep Christopher boys volleyball team had a superb season and closed strong for a league title and the playoffs.
The Cougars finished 13-3 in the Blossom Valley Athletic League, Santa Teresa Division, and took the crown by prevailing in tiebreakers over rivals...
Young Gilroy singer/songwriter releases debut EP
Gabriel Perales spent a year crafting every detail of his debut EP, entitled “Solo Pa Bailar (y Llorar)”—from the synthesized beats to the album artwork—determined to create something that would represent his hometown and heritage.
The 19-year-old Gilroy High School graduate just released a five-track...
Gilroy Foundation awards grants, scholarships
The Gilroy Foundation awarded more than $760,000 in grants and scholarships in April.
In 2020, a total of 18 Competitive Grants were funded for a distribution of $69,812. Gilroy Foundation received requests for funding in the amount of $231,878. Additionally, organizations received funding from Designated...
Clash between city rivals brings excitement to the soccer pitch
There was no shortage of thrills in last week’s friendly cross-town rivalry match between Gilroy and Christopher High girls’ soccer teams.
On a clear, pleasant night, both squads had success mixed with some struggles, and the real winners were probably the several hundred fans from...
Council OKs Hecker Pass ‘agri-tourist’ plan
A divided Gilroy City Council on July 2 narrowly approved an “agri-tourist” commercial development near Hecker Pass Highway (CA 152) and Santa Teresa Boulevard.
Four council members—Daniel Harney, Peter Leroe-Muñoz, Fred Tovar and Cat Tucker—rebuffed pleas from Mayor Roland Velasco and a standing-room-only crowd of...
Photos: Downtown rocks all summer long
Local favorite JJ Hawg rocked the Downtown Live stage as they flipped the switch on the 2022 series June 16.
In addition to live music, the event, organized by the Gilroy Downtown Business Association, featured food trucks, beer, wine, vendors and a kid zone...
Canned food drive aids needy families
With a yearlong, school-wide theme of “Changing the World,” third-grade students at Rod Kelley Elementary School decided as their community service project to hold a canned food drive for local needy families for the Thanksgiving holiday.
The third-graders partnered with the Salvation Army and even...
Santa Clara County moves into Orange Tier
San Francisco, Santa Clara and Marin counties moved into the state's orange tier of Covid-19 restrictions Tuesday, allowing them to expand indoor capacities for some businesses and reopen bars outdoors.
The three counties join San Mateo County as the only Bay Area counties to proceed...
Young Gilroy author releases first novel
LJ Hardwicke will celebrate the release of her first novel, “Red Watson and the Gifted Lands,” with a book signing event on Jan. 27.
The 14-year-old Gilroy resident said it’s taken a while for this day to come.
“I’ve always loved writing and creating stories, so...























