High school sports pushed to 2021
In a move that came as little surprise but was no less impactful, the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) announced Monday that the start of the high school sports fall season will be pushed back to December or January.
A combination of factors led to the...
Suspect sought in Murray Avenue homicide
UPDATE AUG. 19: The suspect has been arrested.
ORIGINAL STORY, AUG. 17:
The Gilroy Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred Monday morning on the 7700 block of Murray Avenue.
The suspect is currently outstanding.
The murder weapon is believed to have been recovered at the scene.
Few...
The downtown beat
The downtown foot detail typically consists of two officers on an overtime assignment. They walk the neighborhood from 6pm to 11pm almost every Friday and Saturday night from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day.
New ‘rapid’ bus line unveiled
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority unveiled a new bus line Oct. 14 that aims to give South County commuters a faster option to San Jose.
Called the Rapid 568, the line runs weekdays from 5:30am to 7pm from the Gilroy Transit Center to Diridon...
County secures hefty grant to address local homelessness
Santa Clara County secured an $11.1 million grant to address homelessness in San Jose and throughout the county, federal housing officials announced April17.
The county is one of 62 communities receiving their share of $486 million in funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and...
Letter: Step up for Gilroy, support St. Joseph’s Center
As we prepare to gather with loved ones this holiday season, it’s important to remember that many of our neighbors are struggling to meet even their most basic needs.
St. Joseph’s Family Center, a cornerstone in our community’s support network, has been working tirelessly to...
Gilroy High boys soccer team looks to overcome slow start
To say the Gilroy High boys soccer team has struggled so far this season would be a vast understatement. But even though the Mustangs went 2-5-1 through their first eight games, they still have a chance to turn things around, especially when Pacific Coast...
‘Bend the Arc’ grants available for racial justice
Local organizations that are working toward racial equity might be eligible for up to $5,000 from the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office “Bend the Arc” 2022 grant program.
The DA’s office will give out a total of $50,000 worth of grants that will aim...
De Paul helps ‘decompress’ area hospitals
The newly renovated De Paul Health Center just opened for patient admissions in December, and the facility has already played a big part in helping Santa Clara County manage the recent surge in Covid-19 illnesses, according to county health officials.
The former hospital building on...
