County opens resource hub for fire evacuees
Santa Clara Valley residents ordered to evacuate to escape the SCU Lightning Complex fire can find shelter at the Milpitas Library starting at 5pm this evening.
South Valley Civic Theatre’s family-friendly ‘Honk! Jr.’ opens Oct. 1
South Valley Civic Theatre’s upcoming performance of “Honk! Jr.” is truly a family affair, in more ways than one.
Adapted for the youngsters, the family-friendly show is based on “The Ugly Duckling” by Hans Christian Andersen, which follows a baby duck named Ugly who is...
Beloved South County politician Don Gage dies
Don Gage—a South County icon of politics and a beloved member of the Gilroy community—died on March 25 at age 79.
Gage’s political career started in 1981 and spanned a range of local offices and specialties. He served as a Gilroy City Council member from...
Gavilan men’s basketball team on track to rebound after canceled season
The only constant in the California community college sports scene is turnover—players coming and going and changes in the coaching staff was exacerbated by Covid, which wiped out the spring 2020, fall 2020, winter 2020 and spring 2021 sports seasons.
Despite the adversity teams have...
Seven Christopher High student-athletes to play at the next level
The seven Christopher High student-athletes who are set to play a sport at the four-year level expressed a common theme during a May 18 letter of intent signing ceremony on the school’s football field. Whether it was family, a friend, a coach—or all three—they...
Glen Loma Ranch, City of Gilroy agree on $7.2M payment for new fire station
The City of Gilroy and the developer of Glen Loma Ranch this week resolved a standoff over the builder’s previous promises to pay for the construction of the Santa Teresa Fire Station.
Under a new agreement approved by the Gilroy City Council Oct. 7, Glen...
Newsom signs state budget into law
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the 2024-25 budget into law on June 29, solidifying $16 billion in cuts and other moves that closed a $46.8 billion deficit.
The budget is $297.5 billion, with $211.5 billion committed from the general fund. It maintains $22.5 billion in reserve...
Lofgren: Deportations would harm food supply
After celebrating the holidays with her family and recovering from a bout of Covid, Zoe Lofgren flew back to Washington, DC on Jan. 2 to begin her new term representing California’s 18th Congressional District in the US Congress. The district follows Highway 101 from...
Suspect in arson spree charged with 10 felonies
Daniel Catano, who is accused in a recent arson spree that includes more than a dozen fires and other crimes in Morgan Hill and Gilroy, was charged July 13 with numerous felony counts in Santa Clara County Superior Court.
Catano, 32 of Gilroy, was arrested...
Gavilan College football team believes turnaround is imminent
From strictly a won-loss standpoint, the Gavilan College football program has been mired in mediocrity for nearly two decades.
The last time the Rams had a winning season—either overall or in conference play—was in 2006, when they finished 4-6 overall but 3-1 with two other...
