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September 17, 2025

Gilroy’s King of Rock n’ Roll dies at 54

Donald “Elvis” Prieto, better known as Gilroy’s King of Rock n’ Roll who would go out of his way to help anyone in need, died on May 1. He was 54. Prieto leaves behind family and friends too numerous to list here, as well as...

Haunted attraction makes its return to Gilroy

world's largest haunted house
For Oscar Garcia, success is measured in screams and tears. Garcia works in the business of scares, where inciting such fearful responses is not only expected, but welcomed with open arms. After some years out of the industry, Garcia is back, and hopes to terrify longtime...

Restaurants, hotel and more in the works near Highway 101

A development that would add a Chick-fil-A chain restaurant, Gilroy’s eighth Starbucks location, a hotel and other businesses received the planning commission’s recommendation on Sept. 2. Laurel Square, a proposal located at the corner of East Tenth and Chestnut streets, will now head to the...

Police ID suspect in Gilroy native’s murder

Police released the name and photo of a man who allegedly shot and killed Gilroy native Tatyanna Mariah Lopez and her unborn child in an April incident in Merced. The Merced Police Department on July 16 posted on Facebook that officers are looking for Jonathan...

From My Perspective: Honoring Saint Patrick

Last month, you may have celebrated Saint Patrick’s Day by wearing green, drinking dyed beer, eating corned beef and cabbage or possibly pinching someone NOT wearing green. March 17 is the anniversary of Saint Patrick’s death in the year 461. The day honoring the ...

CHS footballer Evan Vernon moves on to Lake Forest College

Christopher football player Evan Vernon made big plays on both sides of the ball for the Cougars.  Crucial third-down catches for the offense, big stops for the defense. He was awarded First Team All-League honors for three consecutive years, as CHS went 40-8. Christopher reached...

Faire times begin

The Northern California Renaissance Faire opens this weekend in northeast San Benito County, offering visitors a step back in time with a glimpse of medieval revelry, camaraderie, entertainment and competition.  Starting Sept. 13-14, the Renaissance Faire continues at Casa de Fruta on Saturdays and Sundays...

Chrysler dealership reopens with new ownership

The Chrysler dealership in the Gilroy Auto Mall is back open with a new owner after being closed for most of the year. Gill Auto Group has taken over operations of the former South County Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM at 455 Automall Drive, renaming it...

Líderes del sur del condado: quédense en casa y salven vidas

Se prevé que el Covid-19 sea la tercera causa principal de muerte en el condado de Santa Clara este año, solo detrás del cáncer y las enfermedades cardíacas. Los datos fueron publicados por funcionarios de salud cuando el condado superó un hito sombrío esta...

Editorial: Justice and unity will combat hate crimes

In recent years, hate crimes have risen to alarming levels across the globe, revealing a disturbing undercurrent of prejudice, division and intolerance that threatens the social fabric of our communities. These crimes, fueled by hatred and ignorance, are not just attacks on individuals or...

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