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Fundraising concert is Sept. 14 at Gavilan Theater Gilroy Foundation presents its annual fundraiser, “Illuminate the Night” Candlelight Concert, at Gavilan College Theater Sept. 14. The evening, set on the foothill campus of Gavilan College, begins at 5pm and will feature a candlelight concert with performances...

California’s funding from gas taxes will drop by nearly $6 billion in the next decade due to the state’s electric car rules and other climate programs, “likely resulting in a decline in highway conditions for drivers,” according to a new state analysis released Dec....

Happy October, the month when being a cyclist truly rocks. Our calorie-burning passion pays off perfectly when we’ve partaken in a little too much Halloween candy! And speaking of sweetness, thanks for the feedback on last month’s column item regarding bicycle donations. If you missed...

Little Theatre Productions of Gilroy is bringing the heartwarming musical “Honk! Jr.” to the stage beginning March 21. Directed and produced by mother-daughter duo Rebecca and Hilary Little, the show at the Gilroy High School Theater features a cast of about 80 performers aged 6-17...

Despite recent attention due to sign removal case, project not moving forward

South Valley Civic Theatre’s “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” opens April 26 and runs select days through May 18 at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse. Winner of four Tony awards including best musical, “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” centers on charming...

The Bay Area Panthers, defending champions of the Indoor Football League, ripped Albuquerque’s Duke City Gladiators 50-28 on July 13 at San Jose’s SAP Center.  The win raised the Panthers’ record to 12-3 and clinched the Western Conference’s top seed in the upcoming playoffs. Last...

Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed a new state law that could lead to more farmworker housing development in Santa Clara County.  Assembly Bill 3035 was authored by Assemblymember Gail Pellerin and was inspired by Santa Clara County Supervisor Sylvia Arenas’ Agricultural Worker Housing Initiative, says...

Gilroyan makes dean’s list Enzo del Carmen, of Gilroy, was named to the dean's list at Rochester Institute of Technology for the spring semester of the 2023-2024 academic year. Del Carmen is in the new media design program. Full-time degree-seeking undergraduate students are eligible for...

May is National Bicycle Safety Month, and Gilroy Police are encouraging everyone to participate safely and reminding drivers to be extra alert for more people pedaling and walking on the roads.  “Everyone deserves to reach their destination safely,” Gilroy Police Sgt. Michael McMahon said. “Unfortunately,...