Young Gilroy singer/songwriter releases debut EP
Gabriel Perales spent a year crafting every detail of his debut EP, entitled “Solo Pa Bailar (y Llorar)”—from the synthesized beats to the album artwork—determined to create something that would represent his hometown and heritage.
The 19-year-old Gilroy High School graduate just released a five-track...
Caribbean Surrealism comes to Gilroy
Artist Robert Paul Steinhauer, known professionally as "Bika," will showcase his vibrant Haitian-inspired paintings in a solo exhibition opening May 2 at the Gilroy Center for the Arts.
The exhibition features works that reflect Steinhauer's childhood in Haiti and his unique perspective as an artist...
Open Space Authority acquires Coyote Valley farmland
The Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority announced Nov. 1 that it has purchased 60 acres of farmland in the Coyote Valley as part of its mission to protect the region's agricultural spaces.
The acreage is located near the intersection of Laguna Avenue and Santa...
The Smithsonian comes to Gilroy
The community room of the Gilroy Library transformed into a walk-through installation on Nov. 5, depicting the life of civil rights champion and co-founder of the United Farm Workers Union, Dolores Huerta, who coined the phrase, “Sí se puede” (Yes, we can).
Huerta briefly taught...
Christopher High baseball team rounding into playoff form
Early in the season, the Christopher High baseball team was still finding its identity. With the playoffs looming, the Cougars have found it. Potent hitting, solid defense and improved pitching has Christopher coach Ryan Dequin feeling good about his team, especially after a 10-0...
County declares local drought emergency
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors became the most recent South Bay agency to take action on shrinking water supplies, as the body on June 22 declared a local emergency due to extreme drought conditions.
“As Californians, we all know how precious water is....
Local mother on a mission to prevent child drownings
After Morgan Hill resident Kristina Andrews lost her daughter, Kourtney, to a drowning accident about six years ago, the local mother knew she wanted to do something to help prevent other families from suffering similar tragedies.
The desire to make a difference continued to grow...
Gilroy man dies in Highway 25 collision
A Gilroy man died in a traffic accident on Highway 25 northwest of Hollister Saturday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Young artists shine at local exhibit
An exhibit featuring 60 works by young South County artists is on display at the Morgan Hill Community & Cultural Center.
The exhibit spotlights watercolor paintings created by more than a dozen children ages 4-17, who are students of Uvas Valley art studio, owned and...
Bay Area moves to implement stay-home order
Health officers in five Bay Area counties announced Friday that they will implement a new stay-at-home order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, requiring most nonessential businesses to close all indoor and outdoor operations.
