Prep roundup: Gilroy High wrestling makes early-season statement; Joshua Guzman finishes well in State Meet
The Gilroy High boys wrestling team made an early statement by winning the Clovis West Shootout in Fresno on Nov. 19, edging Buchanan High 260.5-258.5.
Buchanan is the six-time defending CIF State champion so the importance of the Mustangs’ victory can’t be overstated. Gilroy, a...
County finds Armendariz recall petition is ‘insufficient’
A nearly year-long effort to recall Gilroy City Councilmember Rebeca Armendariz, which could have cost the city up to $2 million, ended Nov. 28 when county elections officials determined the petition was insufficient.
The Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters notified the City of Gilroy...
Religion: Enjoying the Christmas sprint…
By the time you read this article, you may have very well taken your last bite of Thanksgiving dinner. You’ve let your belt out a notch and put the leftover turkey, potatoes, stuffing and cranberry sauce into to-go containers for your guests to take...
San Martin ‘treasure’ Kenneth Ludewig dies
Lifelong San Martin resident Kenneth Ludewig, a local “treasure” who brought joy to countless South Valley residents as the creator and operator of the former San Martin Country Park & Pumpkin Patch, died unexpectedly on Nov. 7, according to family members. He was 74...
Christopher High girls basketball looks to pick up where it left off last season: playing with cohesion and winning
Last season, the Christopher High girls basketball team played its best down the stretch, winning its final four league games in impressive fashion and its Central Coast Section playoff opener before losing to a very tough Hillsdale team in the Division II quarterfinals.
Having returned...
Dead animals spark Gilroy neighbors’ concerns
A growing number of dead and mutilated animals reportedly found within a few blocks in central Gilroy over the past year have residents fearing there may be a serial abuser in the neighborhood.
Gilroy Police say that of the few incidents that have been reported...
Photo: Tree planting at Sunrise Park
On Nov. 16, the City of Gilroy Parks and Recreation Commission hosted the annual Arbor Day event at Sunrise Park. Twelve trees were planted. The Arbor Day event is part of the criteria for the city to maintain its Tree City USA designation, which...
Photo: Holidays are in the air in Gilroy
The holiday season is beginning to take shape in Gilroy, where the workers pictured here decorate the tree in front of St. Mary’s Parish at the corner of Monterey and First streets. Many festive events are on tap in the coming weeks. Gilroy Gardens’...
Local Scene: Holiday festivities downtown; Gilroy Lions benefit
The Holiday Parade festivities in Downtown Gilroy are scheduled on Dec. 3 from 3-7pm.
The event, organized by the Gilroy Downtown Business Association, will start with performances by local youth groups from 3-5pm.
The parade, which is expected to have a record number of entries, will...
Sponsor a wreath for a veteran
More than 1,200 wreaths will be placed on veterans’ graves in South County on Dec. 17, marking National Wreaths Across America Day, a movement to cover all veterans’ graves with a Christmas wreath.
This is the ninth annual effort in South County. Volunteers will gather...
