Supporters of downtown Gilroy restaurant urge city council to reverse parklet decision
Supporters of a downtown restaurant are decrying the Gilroy City Council’s December decision to not extend the business’ permit for an outdoor dining area.
Station 55 Seafood and Mexican Cocina’s “parklet,” a barricaded seating area that extends into parking spots on Fifth Street, was constructed...
Gilroy Chamber honors 2025 Spice of Life winners
The Gilroy Chamber of Commerce will host the 2025 Spice of Life Awards gala and dinner on March 15 at the Gilroy Elks Lodge on Hecker Pass Highway. The theme for this year’s gala is “Emerald Elegance.”
The gala will take place from 5-9pm.
The chamber’s...
Local hospitals thrive five years after county purchase
After nearly losing two critical medical centers in Santa Clara County five years ago to bankruptcy, both are now thriving and experiencing tremendous growth under the stewardship of Santa Clara Valley Healthcare, according to county officials.
O’Connor Hospital (OCH) in San Jose, St. Louise Regional...
The Barn at Hoey Ranch grand opening
On June 21, the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce helped celebrate the opening of The Barn at Hoey Ranch with owners, Jim and Debbie Hoey. Known to rise before daylight and travel to remote parts of the state, the Hoey’s have stocked their barn with unique and one-of-a-kind indoor and outdoor treasures they have discovered on their trips. Visit the Barn, 2480 Hecker Pass Road in Gilroy, Friday, Saturday and Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Ford Store MH earns national awards
The Ford Store Morgan Hill is among an elite group of Ford and Lincoln dealerships to be recognized with the 2011 President’s Award and Ford Motor Credit’s Partners in Quality Award. These prestigious awards honor dealerships that have excelled in automotive retailing for the year, by providing exceptional customer service and satisfaction. The Ford Store Morgan Hill is currently the No. 1 retail volume Ford dealership in the Bay Area. Ford Motor Company’s President’s Award recognizes dealers who have excelled in achieving superior sales, service and vehicle ownership experiences to their customers. The Ford Store Morgan Hill is the only dealership in Northern California to receive this award in the past eight years.
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,...
Milias Restaurant shuts its doors
The Milias Restaurant, a cornerstone of downtown Gilroy’s dining scene, has permanently shut its doors.
Owners Adam Sanchez and Ann Zyburra announced the closure on Facebook Sept. 1, thanking the customers and staff who supported the establishment that opened in 2011 at the corner of...
