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The City of Gilroy is drawing interest from developers to transform its 536 acres on Hecker Pass, including Gilroy Gardens, into a recreational destination. The city has been seeking proposals for the “Hecker Pass Highway Tourism and Recreation Development Opportunity” since Nov. 16. Submissions are...

After a slow start to the season, the Christopher Cougars girls soccer team is red hot with four straight wins, all via shutouts. CHS is now 4-2-1 on the season. The win streak began with victories over Monte Vista Christian 2-0, Carlmont 3-0 and Pioneer...

The Gilroy Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) invite the public to view a collection of custom quilts designed and created by quilters throughout the Bay Area. The event will be held on May 7 from 11am to 3pm at the...

California’s homeless population remains the biggest in the nation, but the crisis is growing more slowly here than in most of the rest of the country, according to new federal data.  The number of homeless Californians increased just over 3% last year compared to the...

Nissan of Gilroy celebrated the opening of the city’s newest dealership in the Gilroy Auto Mall with a Chamber mixer and ribbon cutting ceremony on Nov. 18. A key economic driver in Gilroy, the local auto dealers have generated tax dollars, supported local non-profit...

In a step toward building the first massive wind farms off California’s coast, three Assemblymembers on Feb. 12 proposed a $1 billion bond act to help pay for the expansion of ports. The bill, if approved, would place a bond before voters aimed at helping...

The vibe instantly shifts when one steps through the front door of Celestial Trading in downtown Gilroy. An aroma of burning incense immediately hits the senses, while the sound of running water from a miniature fountain and large displays of colorful crystals, necklaces, bracelets and...

‘Tis the season for gift giving! Why do you suppose most every religion expressed in the United States of America in the 21st century—and there are countless religions—all have a season set-aside for “gift giving”?  Could it be that all who frame their lives around...

Valley Water and the National Weather Service urged the community to prepare for winter storms during a news conference held Nov. 13 at a sandbag distribution center in San José.  Last winter, Valley Water partnered with Santa Clara County and local cities to help residents...

At the corner of West Sixth Street and Eigleberry in downtown Gilroy, a venerable old but beloved building is in need of a makeover. The Gilroy Veterans Memorial Hall, home of American Legion Post 217 and the John A. Berri Veterans of Foreign Wars Post...