Sunshine Bicycles closing up shop after nearly five decades
Sunshine Bicycles, which has helped generations of locals get rolling on two wheels, announced recently that it is closing up shop after 47 years in business.
Steve Warner, who founded the First Street business with Norman Currie in 1976, said the “hard” decision came down...
San Benito County Rodeo is June 28-30
The San Benito County Saddle Horse Show & Rodeo kicked off rodeo week on June 22 with the annual rodeo parade in downtown Hollister.
The procession began with a traditional cattle drive down the middle of San Benito Street, featuring dozens of steers, longhorn cattle...
Local Scene: Teen opportunity fair scheduled for March 23 at Gilroy Library
An event for teens, hosted by teens
The Gilroy Youth Commission will host the OpportuniTEEN Fair on March 23 for all high school aged students who are interested in more information about local businesses and organizations.
The inaugural event will feature local companies (including Gap, Gilroy...
Tasso’s Old House celebrates 20 years
Tasso and Maria Perakis celebrated 20 years in Gilroy Nov. 24, 2013, and to commemorate it, they snipped the red ribbon. Joining them were friends and neighbors from around the community, including Mayor Don Gage. Tasso's Old House Restaurant features American, Italian and Greek cuisine; prime rib, lobster, steaks, chops, pasta and fresh seafood, and is a local favorite on the corner of First and Hanna streets. Enjoy a full bar and a large selection of beer and wine. For more information, call (408) 847-7527.
Arline Silva awarded
Allstate agency owner Arline Silva received the Agency Hands in the Community Award for Silva’s commitment to helping others. With this award came a $1,000 grant from The Allstate Foundation for Advent Group Ministries Inc., where Silva volunteers.
Trump takes steps to overhaul CA water delivery
President Donald Trump lost no time Jan. 20 in advancing his agenda for California’s water supply with a “presidential action” intended to send more Delta water south to millions of Southern Californians and San Joaquin Valley farms.
The memo calls on the Secretary of Commerce...
County funds more immigration services as federal enforcement escalates
Santa Clara County has earmarked more than $8 million in local funds for immigration related services in the recently adopted 2025-26 budget.
The funding builds on the county’s previous investments in services for the immigrant community that include an emergency $5 million allocation in 2024...
Tempo Kitchen & Bar opens downtown
A Michael Jackson tune serenades the space, where vinyl records line the walls and 45s cover light fixtures, with wide-screen televisions playing music videos, reminiscent of MTV’s early days.
Tempo Kitchen & Bar celebrated its grand opening Nov. 9, bringing what it describes as “elevated...
New business gives new perspective
There’s a new alternative for developmentally disabled adults and their families in Gilroy now that New Perspectives has opened its doors at 6400 Monterey Road. The sparkling facility, housed in the old Gilroy Dispatch building, is loaded with activities such as an art room, computer room, kitchen and even a stage that includes musical instruments such as guitars, a keyboard and a drum set.


















