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October 27, 2025

GHS holds its Turkey Challenge title for the second year in a row

Now in its third year, the annual Turkey Challenge between Gilroy and Christopher High schools racked up a total of 275 frozen gobblers that were bequeathed to St. Joseph's Family Center in Gilroy.

Student of the Week: Carly McPolin

Each month, the principals of Gilroy and Christopher high schools choose a total of four students (two from GHS and two from CHS) to spotlight. CHS sophomore Carly McPolin, 16, is the this week's Student of the Week.

Time is running out: Vote Mary Cortani for CNN ‘Hero of the Year’

Those who want to see a local nonprofit organization doing great things in South County get a $250,000 grant have approximately nine days to squeeze in as many votes possible for Gilroy dog trainer Mary Cortani.

Blessing those in need

Antique store owners on high alert

A slew of recent burglaries targeting antique stores in downtown Gilroy have left four shop owners licking their wounds and crossing their fingers that the criminals won't return for another round.

Prop 30 taxes passed: What’s next?

School employees are winding down from months of plugging for Prop 30, the recently enacted measure that will raise taxes to stave off massive cuts to public education.

Local urologist on the hot seat

A Morgan Hill urologist is linked to a Salinas clinic that is being investigated by federal regulators for prescribing prostate cancer patients an expensive, often unnecessary form of treatment primarily for financial gain, according to a recent investigative news report.

Council defers pool decision

City Council voted 4-1 Monday night to put the discussion of saving the defunct pool at South Valley Middle School in the lap of the Gilroy Unified School District to give them the opportunity to discuss how much they could contribute to the $621,850 estimated price tag to fix and operate the pool for one year. 

Crime briefs: woman beats man with broomstick

Gilroy Police responded to several different types of incidents, including stolen cars, petty theft and assaults. Here are a few events. 

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