Gilroy softball community pays tribute to former GHS standout Sarah Villar
The first-ever Sarah Villar Memorial Game paid tribute to a life gone too soon.
On March 22, the Gilroy High softball team hosted Christopher High in what will be the annual Sarah Villar Memorial Game going forward. Villar is the former Gilroy High graduate who...
San Jose PD named in federal lawsuit after officers fatally shot unarmed Gilroy man
The family of David Tovar Jr., an unarmed Gilroy man who was fatally shot by San Jose police in January, is suing the San Jose Police Department.
On Wednesday, attorneys Adante Pointer and Patrick Buelna were joined by Tovar's relatives to detail the federal civil...
Revised forecast says more rain coming to Bay Area
The National Weather Service has revised its rainfall forecast for the storm expected to begin Tuesday morning and last through the holiday weekend.
The biggest change in the forecast issued Monday is expected along the Big Sur coastline south of Monterey, where rock slides closed...
Covid-19 vaccination clinic set for Feb. 10 at Gilroy Senior Center
Santa Clara County Public Health will offer Covid-19 vaccinations at the Gilroy Senior Center, 7371 Hanna St., on Feb. 10 from 9am-3pm.
County residents who are 65 years or older are eligible to receive the vaccine. Per a recent announcement by the county, everyone eligible...
Four charged in probe of sheriff’s office
Two local attorneys, an elite gun specialist and a senior member of Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith’s command staff will face charges in connection with an investigation into the issuance of concealed weapons permits.
Elias named first female commander of Gilroy CHP scales
California Highway Patrol Lt. Erica Elias, a veteran officer and alumnus of Hollister High School and Gavilan College, has been named the first female Commander of the Gilroy Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facility since it was founded in 1985.
“Erica is ecstatic to give back to...
Local Scene: Volunteer for South Valley Symphony
The nonprofit South Valley Symphony is seeking volunteers to serve on its board of directors. Applicants should have a strong interest in helping to shape the symphony’s activities over the coming years, and should be enthusiastic about becoming a part of the symphony’s long-standing...
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...
Flower shops prepare for Valentine’s Day rush
Americans will spend billions of dollars on Valentine’s Day before the week is over, and local flower shops have spent months getting ready for the inevitable rush of last-minute orders expected by Feb. 14.
Jerry Ayala, owner of the Flower Cottage in downtown Morgan Hill,...
Suspected ‘Boogaloo boy’ back in court Oct. 5
Gilroy resident Alan Viarengo, who is accused of repeatedly threatening Santa Clara County’s public health officer over Covid-19 policies, did not enter a plea at a Sept. 1 hearing at the San Jose Hall of Justice.
