Valley Water to expand creek cleanup program
On Aug. 22, the Valley Water Board of Directors allocated additional resources to support greater service and coordination toward cleaning up trash, debris and hazardous pollutants produced by encampments along waterways in Santa Clara County.
The board approved two new staff positions, adding to Valley...
Gilroy brewery toasts ‘The Wave’
It was a match made in heaven.
The Promised Land Brewery in Gilroy developed a new craft beer called “The Wave,” after “Krazy” George Henderson, the man who invented the act that has become popular in stadiums across the country.
Owner and brewer Brian Schwab said...
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;...
Meet the candidates for Mayor of Gilroy
In the Nov. 5 election for Mayor of Gilroy, incumbent Marie Blankley is running for her second term while local business owner Greg Bozzo is challenging her in Bozzo’s first run at a political office.
In Gilroy, the mayor is elected to a four-year term.
In...
Christopher uses dominant defense and big plays on offense to beat Gilroy in Severance Bowl
Severance Bowl bragging rights belong to the Christopher High football team—again.
The Cougars continued their domination of Gilroy High with a superior performance in the latest game of this crosstown rivalry, pulling away for a 20-0 win on Oct. 1. Christopher limited the Mustangs to...
Flu, Covid, RSV transmission increasing across state
Transmission of the flu, Covid-19 and respiratory syncytial virus is increasing statewide simultaneously and could lead to overwhelmed hospitals this winter, one of the state's top health officials said Thursday.
Covid test positivity and case rates have climbed by roughly 25% over the last two...
Fatal crash reported on Highway 152 east of Gilroy
A fatal crash was reported the morning of Jan. 12 on Highway 152 east of Gilroy in Santa Clara County, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash was reported shortly after 7am on Highway 152 near Lake Road.
The highway remained closed in the area...
Gavilan College basketball team ready to take things up a notch in conference
Gavilan College men’s basketball coach Derek Jensen likes where his team is headed as the Rams (9-7) begin Coast Conference play on Wednesday against San Jose City College.
Gavilan has had some strong results so far in non-conference action and Jensen feels the team can...
Santa Clara County program aims to prevent massive wildfires
Even though the mountaintops are covered in snow, officials warn that fire season has begun in Santa Clara County.
Every year, beginning in March, property owners throughout the county must comply with regulations designed to prevent the spread of wildfires that threaten people, property and...
Gilroy Police seek suspect in Dec. 6 hit and run
Police are looking for a vehicle and motorist who struck a pedestrian and left the scene in Gilroy Dec. 6. The collision resulted in major injuries for the pedestrian, according to authorities.
