Retail theft ring suspects arrested at Hollister store
After responding to a shoplifting attempt at Ulta Beauty in Hollister, police arrested two suspects who are likely connected to an organized retail theft operation that targeted retail stores in both Hollister and Gilroy, authorities said.
On June 21, four Hollister Police officers responded to...
Gilroy to host EV ride-and-drive event
South Valley residents curious about electric vehicles will have a chance to test drive some models and learn more about clean travel tech at Gilroy’s first EV Ride and Drive event on June 27.
The free event, organized by Silicon Valley Clean Energy and Breathe...
Christopher High Class of 2026 graduates with strength, resilience
Nearly 400 members of the Class of 2026 graduated June 12 from Christopher High School in Gilroy.
The commencement ceremony took place at 6:30pm in the campus quad off Day Road.
After the CHS choir sang the national anthem, student speakers featured during the ceremony includes...
Gilroy High Class of 2026 celebrates their community
More than 325 seniors graduated June 11 from Gilroy High School’s Class of 2026, and are now ready to take their next steps into adulthood, higher education, technical and trade schools and the workforce.
The graduation ceremony took place at 6:30pm at Centennial Circle on...
Santa Clara County teen’s volunteering produces valuable wildlife data
When Jasper Jonnalagadda spotted what he believed were American badger burrows in a Coyote Creek canyon in December 2023, the then-15-year-old photographer was determined to find a way to capture the elusive native carnivore.
His pursuit would encounter multiple obstacles including expensive permits, technical problems,...
Gavilan Foundation appoints Bhandal, Rosso to board
The Gavilan College Educational Foundation has appointed two new members to its board of directors. Longtime community leaders Manny Bhandal and Evelia Morales Rosso will serve on the nonprofit board for the next three years starting on July 1.
“On behalf of the Gavilan College...
Marchers protest detention center in Gilroy
Several hundred protesters marched in Gilroy on Sunday to voice their disapproval of a federal plan to build an immigration detention facility on agricultural land just outside the city limits.
Community organizers and residents gathered June 14 at Arroyo Circle near Gilman Road at Highway...
Santa Clara County, Attorney General file lawsuit to block ICE facility in Gilroy
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Santa Clara County Counsel Tony LoPresti filed a lawsuit seeking to halt construction of a proposed Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility on agricultural land near Gilroy, arguing the project violates multiple state and federal laws.
The lawsuit, filed June...
New boat inspection rules take effect June 15 in Santa Clara County
New vessel inspection and quarantine rules aimed at preventing the spread of invasive mussels will take effect June 15 at all Santa Clara County reservoirs open to recreational boating, county officials announced.
Under the updated program, boats will no longer be able to use inspection...
Gilroy Unified School Board will ask voters for $295m in bonds in Nov. 3 election
The Gilroy Unified School District will ask voters to approve a bond measure on the Nov. 3 ballot to raise $295 million for school and facility improvements.
If approved, the bonds would cost property owners about $59 per $100,000 of assessed value, raising about $18.3...
