Watsonville man dies in Hollister traffic accident
A Watsonville man died and five other people were injured Saturday night in a multi-vehicle crash just north of Hollister, according to the California Highway Patrol.
About 7pm, a 27-year-old man from Tres Pinos, driving a Mazda 3 sedan was trying to make a U-turn...
Dead birds found in rural South County raise concerns
A spate of bird deaths in rural South County has been linked to a deadly chemical found in varmint poisons, prompting local environmental health officials to reach out to property owners to make sure they are applying rodenticides safely and correctly.
Since December, the California...
Former sheriff’s captain convicted of bribery in gun permit scandal
A Superior Court jury on July 17 found former Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Capt. James Jensen guilty of felony bribery and conspiracy charges in connection with a gun permit bribery scandal.
The same jury acquitted co-defendant Harpaul Nahal, a Santa Clara attorney, of both charges...
Police investigate Gilroy collision that ended in death of pedestrian
Gilroy Police investigators are looking for video footage or witnesses related to a fatal collision that resulted in the death of a man the night of July 15.
Just before 8pm, Gilroy patrol officers and firefighters responded to reports of a person down near Santa...
Gavilan College opens food pantry on Hollister campus
To ensure students get basic nutrition, Gavilan College opened a food pantry with a ceremonial ribbon cutting Feb. 25 on its Hollister campus.
The well-stocked room is a collaboration between the college and the Community FoodBank of San Benito. Annette Gutierrez, Gavilan’s director of basic...
Gilroy High’s Zoey Zeller nails two PRs to win two races in CCS Championships
Zoey Zeller got out of the pool, body aching, the pain visible on her face.
The Gilroy High junior had just won the 200 yard individual medley race in the Central Coast Section Championships in a personal-record (PR) of 1 minute, 59.48 seconds, and her...
Santa Clara County to close four vaccination sites
Four out of Santa Clara's five mass vaccination sites are closing in the next few weeks, but it is not a bad thing, county health experts said.
With nearly 80 percent of the eligible county residents vaccinated, temporary emergency sites are no longer needed.
Remaining vaccine...
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...
Youth is served: Emma Van Laar paces Gilroy High swim team
Emma Van Laar admits the monotony of swimming lap after lap gets to her occasionally.
“I really do get bored of it at times, and that’s when I know I should set new goals so I can stay motivated,” said Van Laar, who just completed...
Nonprofits collaborate on transitional housing project
A new project in Hollister will provide transitional homes for residents and families who are struggling with homelessness or other housing insecurity, according to the project developer.
The Housing Industry Foundation, along with Gilroy-based Rebekah Children’s Services, will host an April 18 ribbon cutting to...
