DA declines to charge Oct. 30 shooting suspect
Santa Clara County prosecutors said Nov. 3 they do not have enough evidence to file charges against Benjamin David Calderon, who Gilroy Police arrested Oct. 30 in relation to a fatal shooting at a city councilmember’s home.
“We have declined to file charges pending further...
CHP: Big rig crash shuts down Hecker Pass Highway
A big rig carrying 40,000 pounds of printer paper toppled into a ravine on Highway 152 (Hecker Pass) just after 9am May 6.
The California Highway Patrol said the male driver, who suffered minor injuries, was traveling from Los Angeles to Watsonville for the PTS,...
Guest view: Despite rain, water use cuts must continue
While December’s rain and snow show promise, water managers remember the same thing happened last year—epic early storms followed by the driest January through March in California’s recorded history.
After three dry years, all of us are hoping for some reprieve this winter. But the tough reality...
Police plan to crack down on illegal fireworks in Gilroy
As the Independence Day holiday approaches—with some residents having already begun celebrating—law enforcement authorities and city officials are reminding people that fireworks are illegal in Gilroy.
One exception is the “safe and sane” fireworks that are available for sale at temporary, seasonal stands throughout the...
Congregations to host online, drive-in Hanukkah celebrations
Two local Jewish congregations will host online and socially distant celebrations of Hanukkah, which begins Dec. 10 and continues through Dec. 18.
OSA announces winners of Coyote Valley photo contest
The Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority last week announced the winners of the “Picturing Coyote Valley” photo contest, in which the public was invited to submit their best photos of wildlife, landscapes and people in open space areas just north of Morgan Hill.
The...
Schools prep for distance learning
The Santa Clara County Office of Education announced this week that school closures throughout the county will extend past May.
Dr. Deborah Flores, superintendent at Gilroy Unified School District, posted an update on the website, saying that the school is aiming for a new return...
Letter: Consider this plan to reduce power consumption
You may have noticed recently that the power goes out for a little while in the early evening when the weather is hot. This, of course, is because everyone who is lucky enough to have air conditioning has it on full blast to get...
Mushroom boom leads ag
Mushrooms became Santa Clara County’s top crop in 2018, capping off a successful year for the fleshy fungi whose local value exceeded $82 million.
On the flip side, a rough year for cherries caused the county’s overall crop value to drop by 6.7 percent to...
Person dies after being struck by vehicle on Leavesley Road
A pedestrian died Sunday night after they were struck by a vehicle while walking on Leavesley Road near city limits.
According to Gilroy Police, first responders arrived on the scene of the crash around 8:52pm Sept. 26. Responding Gilroy officers, a citizen and Cal Fire...





















