Restaurant debuts downtown
It’s time to get out those dancing shoes and hit downtown Gilroy: Capos Night Club and Restaurant is now open.
City officials and community members joined the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the establishment’s grand opening on June 20 at 7588 Monterey St.
The business...
Business Briefs: Agent earns earns prestigious award
Arline Silva, Allstate agent, of the Arline L. Silva Agency in
Roundabout construction continues at Highways 25, 156
Construction of a new traffic roundabout at the intersection of State Routes 25 and 156 near Hollister continues this week with work taking place behind protective concrete barriers, according to the California Department of Transportation.
Recently installed K-rail at all four approaches to the construction...
Strada Verde developer asks county to halt environmental study
San Benito County officials clarified late last week that the developer of the proposed Strada Verde Innovation Park—which was the subject of a failed November 2020 ballot initiative—has asked the county to pause its work on the project’s application.
“As a result, work on the...
Around Town: Gilroy Rotary Club celebrates a century of service
As a community newspaper publisher, I spend a lot of time writing and editing stories about the organizations that quietly shape the fabric of our town. Saturday night, I had the privilege of stepping out from behind the keyboard and into the celebration itself,...
Business Briefs: Grants fund local businesses, lawn mowing app expands to Gilroy
Grants fund local businesses
Gilroy businesses struggling during the pandemic have received a funding boost.
The City of Gilroy and the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce established a program that allows qualifying businesses operating within city limits to apply for a one-time grant using federal Coronavirus Aid,...
Federal monitor moves county from ‘Severe’ to ‘Moderate’ drought
With seemingly constant rain storms pummeling the South Bay so far this winter, a federal drought monitoring program recently downgraded most of Santa Clara County from “Severe” to “Moderate” drought. But local water supply authorities warn that residents and property owners should continue to...
Gilroy Chamber president/CEO announces departure
The Gilroy Chamber of Commerce announced today that President & CEO Michelle Carlen has stepped down from her role and will return to Southern California to be closer to family and friends while focusing on new personal priorities.
Carlen’s resignation is effective Nov. 14.
Although saddened...
Composting facility hopes to grow
A draft environmental impact report for Z-Best Products’ proposed expansion of its composting facility on Highway 25 at the Santa Clara/San Benito County line is expected to be complete in January.
Victor Gomez of Pinnacle Strategy, who represents the composting company, spoke to the San...


















