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April 19, 2025

Gilroyan competes on ‘Jeopardy!’

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Michael Murphy, a test engineer from Gilroy, competed on the long-running quiz show “Jeopardy!” which aired March 24. Murphy answered 10 questions correctly, and one incorrectly. He placed first at the end of the first round, but dropped to third after the second. For...

Guest View: Change the culture

By John Goldstein We don’t have a “rogue cop” problem in America. Let’s be clear on that. It was caught on video. That’s why it became of national interest.   Mr. Jacob Blake was shot seven times in the back as he went to get into his...

Election 2020: Rivas opens with lead in Assembly race

Robert Rivas took the lead over his opponent Gregory Swett for the State Assembly 30th District seat in a preview of the November election. In early unofficial results released at 8:30pm March 3, Rivas garnered 63 percent of the vote across the district in the two-person...

CHP enforces pedestrian safety in Gilroy

As part of an ongoing effort to improve pedestrian safety, the California Highway Patrol made several enforcement stops in a pedestrian safety enforcement operation in Gilroy.

DA: Officers ‘saved lives’ at Gilroy Garlic Festival

An investigation into the deadly July 28, 2019 Garlic Festival shooting found that three Gilroy police officers acted lawfully when they fired multiple shots at suspect Santino Legan, striking him several times before he shot himself in the head.

Beloved San Jose Sharks worker dies

"I got you."  That was Rich Perez's catch phrase, and if you were lucky enough to know Perez and he said those words in your direction, you were in for something great.  "Whatever you needed, he would find a way to come through in a bigger...

Health officer urges residents to get booster shots

Santa Clara County’s top health official urged residents Monday to get an updated Covid-19 booster vaccine if they are eligible to do so as the holiday season approaches. According to Health Officer and Public Health Director Dr. Sara Cody, just 11% of Santa Clara County...

Nominations open for June primary election

If you have ever considered running for local office in Santa Clara County, now is your chance. Monday kicked off the nomination period for the June 5, 2018 Statewide Primary Election. The nomination period ends on Friday, March 9, but can be extended to Wednesday,...

Gilroy Police Blotter: March 2-30

March 2 Someone reported a felony spousal assault at 8am March 2 on the 8200 block of Murray Avenue.  Someone committed felony shoplifting at a property on the 900 block of Renz Lane. The crime was reported 5:56pm March 2.  March 5 Police responded to a report of...

Miller Red Barn group honored for work

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The Miller Red Barn Association (MRBA), a local nonprofit organization, received an award for “Outstanding Building Restoration” for the restoration of the Miller Red Barn at Christmas Hill Park during a ceremony on May 21 organized by the Santa Clara County Preservation Alliance. The association...

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