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April 22, 2026

Interim fire chief arrested for providing booze to minor

Fewer than six weeks on the job, Gilroy's interim fire chief resigned Monday morning after he was arrested Sept. 7 for furnishing alcohol to a 20-year-old decoy as a part of an undercover sting by the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Department.

Pit bull owner will not be prosecuted

The owner of the pit bull in the July attack that killed a dachshund will not be criminally prosecuted, according to Steve Lowney, the deputy district attorney handling the case. 

Update: Body found in Aromas; sheriff’s have few details

Authorities discovered a body Friday morning near Aromas, but on Monday still had few details about the victim.

Police arrests: Possession of fireworks illegally

Gilroy police arrests: Aug. 30 through Sept. 6

Police briefs: Man breaks arcade game to steal quarters

An unknown suspect threw a rock into the front glass door at Straw Hat Pizza on First Street and broke an arcade game to steal quarters. Officers discovered the burglary at 7 a.m. on Sept. 3. Quarters were all over the restaurant's floor. Nothing else appeared to be damaged or missing, said Police Sgt. Chad Gallacinao.

Court calendar: Suspects in Rucker home invasion in court Oct. 22

Upcoming court dates for crimes and matters. All hearings are scheduled for South County Courthouse in Morgan Hill, unless otherwise noted.

Cops: A year after Operation Garlic Press streets are safer

Last fall, Gilroy Police wrapped up the 39-agency, 16-month undercover sting known as Operation Garlic Press that culminated with a four-day arrest blitz of 118 suspects – and one year later, police say Gilroy streets are safer.

Search for Sierra: Hope springs eternal

Sierra LaMar’s family and the returning volunteers continue to hold out hope that the missing 15-year-old will be found, and they think keeping the case in the public eye is the best way to preserve that hope.

Gilroy meth distributors given 12, 16 years

The three defendants in the 612 pound methamphetamine raid on Roop Road in 2010 were sentenced in federal court Wednesday, two of them getting 12-year prison sentences and one getting 16 years on account of a prior drug felony, according to Mike Beckwith, prosecuting attorney for the case.

Calfire warns of dangers as dry lightning moves in

Calfire increased its staffing due to dry lightning and strong winds throughout much of northern California. A low pressure system along the coast is bringing subtropical moisture, which is causing isolated thunderstorms across northern and central California, many of which have little to no rain with them.

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