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April 26, 2026

Chamber appoints Danny Mitchell as new president

Longtime local resident Danny Mitchell is the new President and CEO of the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Corporation, beginning his new post on Aug. 6.  Mitchell was appointed to the position by the chamber’s board of directors last week, according to an...

Public comment begins on bullet train route

Residents, homeowners, public officials and business owners can begin submitting comments on the draft environmental study for the High Speed Rail section that is slated to pass through the South Valley.

What Santa Clara County’s sewers reveal about coronavirus

As coronavirus infections skyrocket throughout the nation, scientists are studying the foul sludge coursing through thousands of miles of sewage pipes in Silicon Valley and South Santa Clara County to identify outbreaks before they’re reflected in official case counts.

Good vibes in downtown Gilroy

Grammy Award-winning Jamaican reggae group Black Uhuru, formed in the 1970s, performed at the District Theater in Gilroy on Feb. 22. Wicked Paradise and DJ Sugar Bear also performed.

Water shortages and fires loom after a dry winter

The weather forecast Monday called for sunshine across California, with barely a cloud on the horizon for the next week or so. Pour yourself a nice, cool glass of water—and then think about how you’re going to start conserving it. The lack of rain and snow...

County: 24 cases confirmed in Gilroy

Newly released data show that dozens of cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in South County, but health officials noted that residents should “behave as if the virus is everywhere.”

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...

Mushroom Festival canceled for May weekend

Organizers of the 2023 Morgan Hill Mushroom Festival, formerly known as the Morgan Hill Mushroom Mardi Gras, announced Tuesday that “due to circumstances beyond our control,” this year’s festival will be postponed to an undetermined date.  A press release from Morgan Hill Mushroom Mardi Gras...

Maya Tabron, 2020 CHS grad, elevates her game at University of Colorado

Homecoming takes on a whole new meaning for 2020 Christopher High graduate Maya Tabron, who will be playing in front of her family and friends for the first time since her senior year of high school.  The starting sophomore outside hitter is one of the...

CHP launches new podcast

The California Highway Patrol has launched a new podcast titled “Behind the Badge,” giving listeners a closer look at the people and programs that make up the state law enforcement agency.  The podcast debuted on Aug. 28 and features CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee reflecting on...

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