Gavilan College aims to complete new library, resource center by end of year
Gavilan College’s new Library and Student Resource Center is about 75% complete and on track to open in early spring 2027, college officials say.
The $65 million facility in Gilroy is one of several campus improvement projects funded by Measure X, a facilities bond measure...
‘Wizard of Oz’ brings local youth onto stage
A classic American story is coming to life on a local stage this month, as Little Theatre Productions presents “The Wizard of Oz” at the Gilroy High School Theater. The show opens April 17 and runs for two weekends.
Directed by Rebecca Little, the production...
City of Gilroy offers event support for nonprofits
The City of Gilroy is set to offer a total of $150,000 to eligible nonprofit organizations that are planning to host or organize free, inclusive events that benefit the community.
The goal of the Community Events Support Program, which the city council approved March 16,...
Acclaimed film festival brings weeklong celebration to South Valley
The acclaimed Poppy Jasper International Film Festival returns to Morgan Hill, Gilroy, Hollister and San Juan Bautista April 8-15. This year’s festival features more films—and at more venues—and is expected to draw a larger number of filmmakers than any previous edition in the event’s...
Literacy program reaches South County residents
Adults seeking to improve their reading and writing skills through the Santa Clara County Library District’s literacy program in South County are waiting up to six months to be matched with a volunteer tutor, even as similar programs in the northern part of the...
Gavilan College hosts free screening of film about influential director
Gavilan College will host a special one-night event May 1 featuring a free public screening of “American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez,” the acclaimed documentary by David Alvarado about the life and legacy of playwright, director and activist Luis Valdez.
Valdez will appear in...
Annual Gilroy Home + Garden Tour is May 8-9
Tickets are on sale for the 2026 Home + Garden Tour, the Gilroy Assistance League’s primary annual fundraiser. The tour is scheduled for 10am-5pm May 8-9.
The event showcases a curated collection of stunning local homes, beautifully designed gardens and a vibrant artisan market featuring...
Report shows Gilroy falling behind in housing numbers
The City of Gilroy issued only 37 residential building permits in 2025, but sizable new housing projects proposed or “in the pipeline” over the next few years will help the city move closer to its long-term state-mandated numbers.
That was one message delivered by city...
Gilroy woman accused of neglect leading to homicide
A Gilroy woman was arrested on suspicion of felony abuse after a disabled San Jose man she had been taking care of was found dead, according to authorities.
On May 17, 2025, police responded to a report of an unattended death at a home on...
Mattress Recycling Council opens dropoff site in Gilroy
The Mattress Recycling Council recently launched a new “Bye Bye Mattress” program site in Gilroy, offering free mattress drop-offs for businesses and residents.
One of MRC’s California recyclers, Xtraction, is now accepting dropped-off mattresses, box springs and futon mattresses from all California residents and businesses...
