Religion: The City on the Hill
In a recent article in the New York Times (Dec. 12, 2025), the columnist Thomas L. Friedman said this: “If you ask me what’s...
School district explores bond measure for Gilroy ballot
The Gilroy Unified School District is considering asking the voters to approve a general obligation bond to help pay for millions of dollars worth...
Armed suspect shot by San Jose Police after fleeing Hollister
An armed carjacker led police on a pursuit through two counties and exchanged gunfire with officers in multiple locations, including Hollister, before he was...
Suspected car thief fires gun during Hollister pursuit
Hollister Police and San Benito County Sheriff’s deputies were involved in a pursuit that included gunfire with a suspect who stole a green Corvette,...
Michael Doty named new Santa Clara County Undersheriff
Michael Doty is the new Santa Clara County Undersheriff, following the retirement in late December of former Undersheriff Dalia Rodriguez.
Doty’s return to the local...
Conservationists purchase 80-acre Coyote Valley property
The Peninsula Open Space Trust this week announced the purchase and permanent protection of 80 acres within an ecologically important flood plain and wildlife...
Police investigate death of man found on Gilroy sidewalk
Gilroy Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man who was found near the outlet stores on Jan. 15.
About 5:35am, Gilroy...
Man dies, woman injured in accident at Gilroy crosswalk
One man has died and a woman is in the hospital with serious injuries after they were struck by a vehicle while walking across...
Doctors issue advisory over mushroom poisonings
Santa Cruz and Monterey counties were included in a list of areas statewide where people have been severely sickened by Amanita phalloides—commonly known as...
Religion: Beloved community: Can we create it?
2026 is trying to be a New Year, but two weeks in, are you feeling hopeful? Where do you find places of solace that...
