Letter: VTA refuses to change
When Don Gage was chair of VTA, it won "Worst in the Nation" Status from the MIT Study of all the Nation's Transit Agencies.
Despite three Grand Jury indictments, they refuse to change. It's darn the torpedoes—full steam ahead. They worship Emperor Transit First, despite...
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...
Gilroy woman accused of drowning daughter
A 35-year-old Gilroy woman was arrested on suspicion of murder after she drowned her infant daughter in a bathtub, according to police.
PHOTOS: Gilroy Gardens opens for 2023 with floral-themed event
The Flower Buds perform a drumming routine during a preview event for Gilroy Gardens’ upcoming 2023 season on March 18. The park opens to the public on March 25. New this year is the Fantastical Flowers Spring Celebration, a two-month event featuring brightly colored...
Sports Roundup: Gilroy field hockey finishes second in CCS, best since 2011
Christopher HS Football (9-2 overall, 6-0 BVAL Mt. Hamilton Division)
Recent results: Lost 21-14 vs. Menlo (CCS D2)
Upcoming games: Season over.
NOTE: Menlo scored late in the fourth quarter to beat the Cougars. For CHS, quarterback Jaxen Robinson completed 17-of-23 passes for 154 yards and one...
Local Scene: National Night Out; foundation grants open
National Night Out returns
The Gilroy Police Department and City of Gilroy will present National Night Out on Oct. 4 from 4-7:30pm at 350 West Sixth St., between City Hall and the Gilroy Library.
The public is invited to get to know their local police officers...
Dozens of new state laws take effect for the new year
California lawmakers in 2024 introduced 4,821 bills, but most of them were tossed or otherwise rejected during the months-long legislative process during which most never saw the light of day.
Just 1,206 made it to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk, with 1,017 getting signed into law...
Meet your next pet at adoption playroom
A local nonprofit animal rescue recently established a pop-up playroom at a Morgan Hill shopping center where prospective kitten adopters can meet their potential new pets in a setting that is fun and comfortable for both humans and felines.
The playroom, located next to Nob...
Dry start to 2022 may continue through February
The promising end to 2021 that brought weeks of much-needed rain to the drought-stricken county has evaporated during the first two months of 2022.
According to the National Weather Service, South County saw a mere 0.11 inches of liquid relief in January, with the month’s...
Gavilan College awarded $1.5M to create juvenile justice program
Gavilan College was awarded $1.5 million to create a program to serve students in juvenile detention.
The funds, awarded by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office, will create the “Gavilan College Higher Aspirations Juvenile Justice Program” over the next five years, a part of the...























