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January 9, 2026

Gilroy mural repainted and restored

Artist Gianni Martino, a resident of Italy who first painted the Fifth Street mural 20 years ago, returned to Gilroy in October to restore his original work of art. Gianni and his assistant, Mauro, completed the work Oct. 18. The Gilroy Downtown Business Association invited the community to join in celebrating the refurbishment of this downtown icon and to give thanks to the artists for their efforts.

Speno joins accounting firm

Jennifer Speno has joined John Blaettler Accountancy Corporation as a fully-licensed Certified Public Accountant. As staff accountant, she will be responsible for ongoing client support as well as new business development. Speno holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from San Jose State University and a California CPA license. She previously worked as an auditor at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where she specialized in life science and venture capital clients. Speno grew up in Gilroy and was Gilroy Garlic Festival Queen in 1987 and went on to serve as president of the 2005 Gilroy Garlic Festival. Speno is also a Leadership Gilroy graduate and a member of the Gilroy Assistance League (GALs) and Gilroy Rotary Club. She lives in Gilroy with her husband Jeff and their two children, Lindsay and Bradley.

Compound Interest: The Magical Way to Make Your Money Grow

It would be wonderful if your financial advisor, could hop into a time machine with you to see where you are in 10 or 20 years? When you return, you can figure out how to maximize your future to prepare for retirement.

Soto named Allstate Top Agency

Allstate Insurance Company has named Morgan Hill’s Allstate exclusive agency owner Cuahutemoc “Temo” Soto a Top Agency in Allstate Business Insurance sales.

Newsom proposes lower spending on homelessness, affordable housing

After Gov. Gavin Newsom rolled out a deficit-bridging budget plan in January, advocates pushing for more affordable housing and shelters hoped he might reconsider his intent to make deep cuts—or scrounge up some more money. On May 10, Newsom released a revised proposal showing that...

The Hill Bar and Grill celebrates grand opening

The Hill Bar and Grill (formerly Champ’s) celebrated its grand opening April 3. The Hill was opened by Dustin Evanger (cutting the ribbon), staff, friends and ambassadors and friends of the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce. We welcome the Hill as a great place for music, food and drinks, with live and DJ music on weekends. Stop by and check out the newest restaurant in town at 17330 Monterey St. in Morgan Hill. For information on getting your business a ribbon cutting, please call the Chamber of Commerce at (408) 779-9444.

El Pollo Loco reopens months after fire

El Pollo Loco reopened in Gilroy on Sept. 8, seven months after an electrical fire forced a full remodel of the restaurant. In early February, Gilroy and South Santa Clara County firefighters responded to a fire that had started inside a wall of the restaurant,...

Cyclonix launches furniture showroom

Cyclonix Inc., a creator of dynamic brand architecture, unveiled

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Two suspects arrested for February robbery in Gilroy

Two Gilroy residents were arrested Thursday morning following a months-long investigation into a robbery attempt, police said.  The alleged crime occurred on Feb. 9, when 19-year-old suspect Sarina Delgado contacted a victim through Snapchat. Delgado solicited money for an unspecified transaction and arranged to meet...

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