Flu, Covid, RSV transmission increasing across state
Transmission of the flu, Covid-19 and respiratory syncytial virus is increasing statewide simultaneously and could lead to overwhelmed hospitals this winter, one of the state's top health officials said Thursday.
Covid test positivity and case rates have climbed by roughly 25% over the last two...
Police blotter, Feb. 22-27, 2021: Vehicle crash, grand theft
Feb. 22
• A vehicle collision resulting in injuries occurred on the 600 block of Leavesley Road at 6am.
• Police responded to a report of petty theft on First Street and Wren Avenue at 9am.
• Arson was reported on the 8200 block of Church Street.
•...
Sharks, city scramble as ice rink construction costs rise
City of Gilroy staff and San Jose Sharks officials will meet soon to talk about how to proceed with the 100,000-square-foot Sharks Ice Gilroy project in the face of rapidly increasing construction costs.
Representatives from the two parties will meet March 6 as negotiations continue...
Poppy Jasper festival celebrates filmmakers at gala
The stars not only gathered in the clear night sky above Gilroy on April 8, but also under one roof downtown.
The Poppy Jasper International Film Festival, back for the first time in-person since its 2019 iteration, celebrated its filmmakers, volunteers, sponsors and others that...
Gilroy FFA competes in annual event
On Oct. 21, 24 Gilroy FFA members traveled to Live Oak High School to compete against five other schools at the annual sectional opening and closing competition.
The Opening and Closing Ceremony Leadership Development Event (LDE) is designed to develop agricultural leadership by providing members...
Christopher knocks off Branham and Santa Teresa
“We’re road dogs,” said Christopher quarterback Jaxen Robinson, after the Cougars traveled to Santa Teresa and beat the Saints, the second straight win away from home over the two toughest league opponents. Christopher kicked off loop play with a 45-28 win at Branham and...
PHOTOS: Garlic City Classic
High school marching bands from across the region gathered at Gilroy High School on Oct. 15 for the Gilroy Garlic City Classic competition.
Gilroyan sworn in as CHP officer
Timothy Patrick Mahanay of Gilroy has successfully completed cadet training at the California Highway Patrol Academy. He is assigned to duty at the CHP’s Hollister-Gilroy Area office.
Mahanay graduated from San Leandro High School in 2013. He also attended Ohlone College in Fremont. Prior to...
San Martin man sentenced to 33 years for violent ‘crime spree’
A San Martin man was sentenced this week to more than 33 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of a slew of violent crimes—some involving firearms—dating back to 2018.
The most recent charges against the defendant, Alfonso Castillo Navarro, 37, are related...
Thrill rides, action sports among ideas for Gilroy Gardens
Gilroy Gardens could look very different in the next decade if one of two developers’ proposals were to move forward.
The City of Gilroy received two proposals from Las Vegas-based Imagine That! and Select Contracts of Canada that would transform the horticulture park if approved.
The...























