Local Scene: Locals earn academic honors
Local Residents Graduate from Pacific University
Gilroy residents Christopher Colyer and Tayler Martinez graduated in spring commencement ceremonies from the Pacific University in Oregon.
Colyer graduated with a bachelor of science from the College of Arts & Sciences. Martinez graduated with a doctor of medical science...
Suspects in Home Depot burglary ring arrested
Members of an organized retail burglary crew that hit dozens of Home Depot stores—including those in Gilroy and Morgan Hill—were arrested and charged with felonies in Santa Clara County last week, authorities said.
The suspects were arrested under a new state law written to help...
Gilroy bookstore hopes for another chapter
It’s been three-and-a-half years since BookBuyers opened in downtown Gilroy after two decades in Mountain View.
The 9,000-square-foot store, with its inventory of more than 300,000 books spanning every genre the mind can imagine, is run by husband-and-wife owners Hotranatha and Punita Ajaya, and a...
Gilroy Rodeo tickets on sale
Now that the Garlic Festival has come and gone, it's about time for Gilroy's next weekend event. The Gilroy Rodeo is returning after a 62-year hiatus.
Tickets are now on sale for the Aug. 11 and 12 rodeo at gilroyrodeo.com. By keeping ticket prices low,...
Locals receive full CalFresh benefits for November
Full CalFresh benefits have now been issued to all California recipients whose November payments had been delayed by the federal government shutdown, says a press release from Santa Clara County. The payments follow an order by the U.S. District Court of Rhode Island requiring...
Walmart plans local remodel
Walmart’s Gilroy and Morgan Hill locations will join 18 other stores across the state as part of the retail giant’s $145 million remodel plan.
“The investments in California stores Walmart has planned this year demonstrate our commitment to our customers and the communities where we...
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San Martin resort prepares to reopen as layoffs loom
The Rosewood CordeValle hotel in San Martin, shuttered since March due to the ongoing pandemic, hopes to reopen Sept. 1. However, more layoffs are coming as the business feels the effects of the five-month closure.
According to a notice filed with the state Employment Development...
San Martin Airport Day is Oct. 26
The fourth annual San Martin Airport Day and Food Truck Fly-In is scheduled for 9am-3pm Oct. 26 at the San Martin Airport. The free event features aircraft demonstrations; food offerings from local food trucks; live music; aircraft on display; skydiving demonstrations; RC aircraft performances;...





















