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February 24, 2026

Police seize vehicles from ‘illegal sideshow’

Gilroy Police have located and impounded several vehicles that were involved in a massive illegal “sideshow” incident that occurred in the Target parking lot in October.

Sean Anthony’s Refinishing owner retires after more than four decades

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Sean Anthony Geiger, drill in hand, climbed up a ladder to take down a sign that had been fastened to a Church Street building for 35 years. However, Geiger struggled to remove the screws in the weathered sign with the drill, as they had become...

Gavilan athletic fields get major upgrades

Nearly $7 million in upgrades to the outdoor athletic facilities at Gavilan College are in full swing. The end result will put the local community college in a league of its own. The multi-faceted project, which provides a complete overhaul of two existing sports facilities...

Editorial: Marie Blankley for mayor

Gilroy’s next mayor will face an unprecedented financial situation that is mired in uncertainty. The mayor alone won’t be able to solve this issue. But how effectively they lead the city council during the next four years will be critical to Gilroy’s long-term survival. There is...

Four days of free stylin’ art and creativity

About 3,000 people poured into the 13th annual unSCruz gathering May 1-4 at the San Benito County Fairgrounds. The four-day mix of free-style art projects, bizarre vehicles, outlandish costumes, food and drink, music, dance and more went its course this year with a theme...

Christopher field hockey team makes history, earning first CCS semifinal playoff berth

With a riveting 2-1 overtime win in the Central Coast Section playoffs on Nov. 6, the Christopher High field hockey team made history, earning its first semifinal berth in program history.  In the midst of their best season ever, the Cougars (16-1-2) play the section’s...

City hires firm to investigate deadly party at Armendariz home

The City of Gilroy has hired a law firm to conduct an independent investigation into whether City Councilmember Rebeca Armendariz violated any city codes or administrative rules in relation to the deadly Oct. 30 shooting on her property. Gilroy City Administrator Jimmy Forbis informed Mayor...

Gilroy puts Glen Loma developer ‘on notice’ over fire station

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The City of Gilroy could pursue legal action against the developer of Glen Loma Ranch, suggesting that it is reneging on its agreement to build a fire station in the housing development. The Nov. 20 letter from City Attorney Andrew Faber to Glen Loma Corporation...

PHOTOS: A roll through Gilroy Gardens

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People of all ages rolled through Gilroy Gardens on bicycles, scooters and strollers for the third annual Ride the Gardens event on May 18. The free event was part of a series of activities throughout the Bay Area for National Bike Month. While Gilroy...

San Benito County Jail escapee captured in San Jose

Daniel Lopez Zavala, who escaped from the San Benito County Jail on May 28, was arrested in San Jose Wednesday night following a regional manhunt, authorities said.  Zavala, 38, of Hollister, was arrested 7pm May 29 at a hotel in San Jose with his girlfriend,...

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