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July 11, 2025

Juvenile suspects arrested in relation to Gilroy armed robbery

Police last week arrested a group of armed juveniles who robbed and attacked two victims in Gilroy in April, authorities said.  About 4:45pm April 13, Gilroy Police officers were flagged down in the area of Monterey and Old Gilroy streets, the police department said in...

Rotary Club, GUSD team up for more books, trees

The Rotary Club of Gilroy on June 12 launched the first phase of its new program, “Trees to Read Under,” by delivering 390 new books to Gilroy school libraries. The program is funded through an Amazon Web Services grant.  “Trees to Read Under” is a...

Police plan to crack down on illegal fireworks in Gilroy

As the Independence Day holiday approaches—with some residents having already begun celebrating—law enforcement authorities and city officials are reminding people that fireworks are illegal in Gilroy.  One exception is the “safe and sane” fireworks that are available for sale at temporary, seasonal stands throughout the...

CHP ramps up motorcycle traffic safety

In an effort to reduce the number of motorcycle crashes, the California Highway Patrol Hollister-Gilroy Area will deploy additional officers July 4-5, within south Santa Clara and San Benito counties. Officers will look for violations by both motorcycle riders and drivers that make roads...

Man arrested, illegal fireworks seized

A Gilroy man was arrested in Watsonville for reportedly selling illegal fireworks as law enforcement agencies continue to ratchet up efforts to snare people involved in such unpermitted activities.  The Watsonville Police Department said officers discovered a variety of fireworks in a man’s car, which...

Local Scene: Gilroyans graduate from Stanislaus State

The following Gilroy residents graduated from Stanislaus State’s Class of 2025, during commencement ceremonies held May 27-30: Yoanna Garcia, with a bachelor of arts in anthropology; Theodore Alvarez, cum laude with a bachelor of arts in child development; Indra Aradillas, bachelor of arts in...

Medical tech firm leases new industrial space in Gilroy

A large medical tech company based in Sunnyvale recently signed a lease on a giant new industrial building at McCarthy Business Park, according to the City of Gilroy. Intuitive, a pioneer of robotic-assisted surgery and a global technology leader in minimally invasive care, will soon...

Boy battling cancer is honored at Panthers game

Sawyer Keys, who was recently diagnosed with an extremely rare form of liver cancer, got an experience of a lifetime when he got to throw out a football prior to the Bay Area Panthers’ June 7 game against the Tulsa Oilers. The 9-year-old Gilroy resident...

County funds more immigration services as federal enforcement escalates

Santa Clara County has earmarked more than $8 million in local funds for immigration related services in the recently adopted 2025-26 budget.  The funding builds on the county’s previous investments in services for the immigrant community that include an emergency $5 million allocation in 2024...

Downtown Live returns with music, culture and community

Gilroy is turning up the volume this summer as Downtown Live returns for another unforgettable concert season. Every Thursday from 5-9pm through Aug. 14, the streets of downtown Gilroy will come alive with music, food and community connections.  This free, family friendly series is a...

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