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Local Scene: Gilroy Assistance League grants; ‘Rising’ art exhibit

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​​Gilroy Assistance League accepting grant requests for 2023 The Gilroy Assistance League is accepting grant requests through Feb. 24.  Each year, Gilroy Assistance League accepts grant requests that will benefit youth organizations, programs and schools. Any South Santa Clara County youth-related organization or school is eligible...

Details are scarce in wave of shootings

The 21-year-old man who was shot in his car on Jan. 2 died on Jan. 12, Gilroy Police reported. The victim was identified as Robert Marks of Gilroy. The death is now one of two homicides that occurred in Gilroy the first week of 2021. On...

Religion: Becoming the best version of ourselves

If you were told to repent the day before you die, when should you start repenting? Right now!  Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur (10 days apart) are the Jewish High Holy Days. Observance includes communal prayer, food (such as apples dipped in honey for a...

PHOTOS: Mt. Madonna Continuation High School Class of 2023

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Mt. Madonna Continuation High School graduates pose for a photo before their June 6 ceremony at Christmas Hill Park. The ceremony featured speeches by graduates Celeste Echeverria Pineda and Dalila Asfour.

PHOTO: Downtown Gilroy parking lot opens

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Gilroy’s new 140-spot parking lot at the corner of Eigleberry and Seventh streets recently opened downtown. The $2.3 million lot, located on the former Gilroy Demonstration Garden, includes a pathway that connects to Monterey Street, ADA-compliant curb ramps and various landscaping features. A group...

Photos: Christopher High School graduation 2022

Christopher High School graduated 334 students for the Class of 2022 during a ceremony on June 9.

Hecker Pass reopens after pedestrian collision Thursday night

Police in Gilroy on Friday morning said that Highway 152, the Hecker Pass Highway, had reopened after being closed in both directions due to a major injury crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian Thursday evening.

Wildflower Run is a beloved tradition

As the first blooms of spring adorn Morgan Hill, we invite you to be part of the 42nd Annual Wildflower Run, a cherished tradition offering participants of all ages and abilities a family-friendly, healthy and fun activity, among scenic routes, along with a day...

PHOTOS: Gilroy celebrates the holidays with parade

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Gilroy rang in the holiday season with lights, classic cars, live beats and an appearance from the Grinch during the Holiday Festival and Parade on Dec. 2. Presented by the Gilroy Downtown Business Association, the afternoon began with vendors throughout downtown passing out treats...

Gilroy Police warn of phone scam

The Gilroy Police Department is warning of a phone scam circulating in the city. According to police, there have been reports of scammers pretending to be officers from the Gilroy Police Department notifying residents that there are issues with their Social Security number. In some...

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