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The City of Gilroy this week announced that it has received about $458,921 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development—funds that in turn are awarded to local nonprofits and community organizations. The funds are from the 2025-26 Community Development Block Grant program.  “These funds...

The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors approved a $13.7 billion budget for 2025-26 that allocates funding for behavioral health treatment and homelessness prevention—despite uncertainty over future state and federal funding sources, according to county officials.  The budget approved June 12 emphasizes essential safety net...

Larry Azevedo, who was born and raised in Gilroy, retired April

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As the last building on Monterey Street wraps up its seismic retrofitting, downtown property owners are turning their attention to the oft-neglected alley that runs parallel to the road, which they view as an important part of the city’s economic recovery. The Gilroy City Council...

The first baby of 2026 in South Santa Clara County is 5-pound, 10-ounce Brittany Sanchez.  Sanchez was born on Jan. 1 at Saint Louise Regional Hospital in Gilroy, according to county officials. Brittany was 18 inches long. Her parents are Antonia Lopez Sanchez and Bartolo...

Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce President/CEO, Christine Giusiana, board members, ambassadors, friends and family celebrated the ribbon cutting of Bikram Yoga, 755 Cochrane Road, Suite #140, Morgan Hill. Bikram Yoga Morgan Hill offers Yoga in a heated room, designed for beginners, all ages, any physical ability. Increases mental clarity, eliminates toxins and reduces stress. For more information call (408) 838-5300 or visit www.bikramyogamorganhill.com.

Attorney James A. Ward hosted a ribbon cutting and the January Mixer for the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce on Jan. 12 at the office at 7810 Monterey St. Details: 847-4800 or wardesq.com.

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