Mount Madonna School hosts regional Model United Nations for youth
Middle and high school students from six schools in four counties joined their peers at Mount Madonna School (MMS) for its inaugural regional Model United Nations (Model UN or MUN) conference on Feb. 11.
The theme of the conference, “Climate Justice for All: Addressing Inequality,”...
Local Scene: Gilroy Police recognizes officers; Latino Family Fund seeks artwork
Gilroy Police recognizes officers
The Gilroy Police Department honored several officers during a recent event.
“Between early 2020 and 2023, we have welcomed numerous department members, made several promotions, observed incredible police work, and bid farewell to long-time team members,” the department stated in an Instagram...
Gilroy firefighters battle three fires in 24 hours
The Gilroy Fire Department responded to three fires within a span of a day from Feb. 18-19, two of which are being investigated as suspicious.
A fire tore through a bathroom at Christmas Hill Park, as well as an industrial building on the 5900 block...
Gilroy Police search for missing teen
Gilroy Police are continuing to search for a 14-year-old boy who went missing on Feb. 17.
Police said Neo Nogoseka was last seen at the Brownell Middle School dance. He reportedly left the campus prior to the conclusion of the dance and was wearing black...
Gilroy artist chosen to display work in New York
Louise Shields has curated a collection of works by photographers capturing the African American experience from the mid-19th century to today, making up the ninth annual Black History Month exhibit at the Gilroy Center for the Arts.
February is an important time of the year...
South Valley Civic Theatre brings ‘Drowsy Chaperone’ to local stage
“The Drowsy Chaperone” may not have the name recognition of the big-time Broadway musicals, but its five Tony Awards are nothing to scoff at.
After debuting in Toronto in 1998, “The Drowsy Chaperone” made its way to Broadway in 2006, with New York Magazine calling...
Group offers support for children impacted by divorced parents
Kimberly Ewertz has found that outside support is lacking for children who are in the middle of their parents’ separation, so the Gilroy resident set out to create some local resources.
In late 2020, she released “Family Redefined: Childhood Reflections on the Impact of Divorce,”...
Colibri Gallery donates to 6th Street Studios
Colibri Gallery in Morgan Hill recently donated $2,345 to a local nonprofit, 6th Street Studios & Art Center in Gilroy, to support its children’s art programming.
Colibri Gallery hosted its second annual Morgan Hill Plein Air Paint Out in October. The local community was invited...
Local Scene: Veterans resource fair; Valley Water grants
Gilroy Veterans Hall to host resource fair
The Gilroy Veterans Memorial Hall and the Combat Vets Motorcycle Association (CVMA) Chapter 33-4 are hosting a Veterans Resource Fair on March 11 from 9am to 1pm at 74 West Sixth St.
“Bringing the VA Mobile Medical Team, Veteran...
PHOTO: Gilroy Rotary donates $52K to charities
The Gilroy Rotary Club donated $52,500 to more than 15 local schools and organizations during a recent meeting. The funds will go toward such items as art supplies at South Valley Middle School, a new dishwasher for the Culinary Academy at Rebekah Children’s Services,...
