South County Catholic HS plans hinge on LAFCO’s decision
The Diocese of San Jose said fundraising, a construction timetable and overall project costs have been put on hold until the Local Agency Formation Commission rules on the City of Morgan Hill’s annexation request, by mid-December at the earliest.
Proponents of a new Catholic high...
Gilroy Police: Catalytic converter thefts on the rise
Gilroy Police have reported a rash of catalytic converter thefts in the city recently.
According to police, the thieves have been targeting Toyota vehicles, in particular the Prius model, as the catalytic converter is easy to remove. These parts are a target because of the...
Gilroy High football team perseveres in latest win
Winning ugly. Over the course of a football season, teams will endure games in which their performance is far from impressive. But in the end, they persevere to record a victory.
That was exactly the situation for Gilroy High as it edged Soledad High 21-20...
Attorneys ready to share evidence in police lawsuit
As of the latest ruling, Harrell’s complaint, originally filed in August 2017, now contains six “causes of action” against the City of Gilroy and its police department. The Feb. 5 ruling also dismissed Harrell’s complaints against five current and former city employees—including former Police Chief Denise Turner Sellers— whom Harrell had named as defendants.
Gilroy outlets will be dark on Thanksgiving
Gilroy shoppers looking to get a jump on Black Friday deals will have to stay home with their families on Thanksgiving this year, while many workers won’t be forced to cook dinner early.
The Gilroy Premium Outlets will be closed on Thanksgiving, owner Simon Property...
Driver dies after crashing into semi-truck
A person died after the vehicle they were driving crashed into a semi-truck at the intersection of Monterey Road and Travel Park Circle on March 14.
According to Gilroy Police, the driver of the Ford Focus was found dead at the scene when officers arrived...
Milias Restaurant shuts its doors
The Milias Restaurant, a cornerstone of downtown Gilroy’s dining scene, has permanently shut its doors.
Owners Adam Sanchez and Ann Zyburra announced the closure on Facebook Sept. 1, thanking the customers and staff who supported the establishment that opened in 2011 at the corner of...
Gilroy appoints Brandon Sanchez as new police chief
Brandon Sanchez, a 26-year law enforcement veteran who most recently served as a deputy chief for the San Jose Police Department, has been appointed the City of Gilroy’s new police chief.
The appointment of Sanchez follows a lengthy recruitment and selection process that started with...
Gilroy women’s club marks 125th anniversary
Not many organizations can boast a century-long longevity, but FRFG can. To commemorate the book and study club’s 125th anniversary, the second floor of Old City Hall was adorned with blue and white decorations for a celebratory luncheon that took place on May 5,...
South Valley artist opens exhibit featuring historical photography technique
When Binh Danh looks into the reflective surface of his daguerreotypes featuring America’s national parks, he sees more than sweeping vistas of Yosemite Valley or the Yellowstone Falls. He sees himself.
The mirror-like surface of each photograph reflects the viewer back into the landscape, creating...























