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October 10, 2025

Updated: Police to release details in slaying after Monday’s autopsy

Investigators believe David J. Quiroz killed Heather Alaina Carroll, a 25-year-old mother and wife, in the same residence where a standoff ensued Friday night in southeast Hollister.

Santa Clara County Cattlemen’s Association to host fundraiser

The Santa Clara County Cattlemen’s Association will host an evening of western music, art and a gourmet beef dinner from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3 at Fortino Winery, located at 4525 Hecker Pass Highway in Gilroy. The event will feature an acoustic show performed by the Kelly McDonald Band, as well as a live auction of local western art. Cost is $50 per person and includes a beef dinner. Call Kyle Wolfe at (408) 804-1699 for ticket information.

Coat and blanket drive for the Gilroy Compassion Center

The Gilroy Compassion Center, a burgeoning homeless shelter located at 8425 Monterey Road that serves South County, is now collecting coats and blankets to distribute to those in need as winter approaches.

Council approves habitat plan, GUSD advocates ask for support for Prop 30

After a hearty debate with opposition coming from those who have been against it from the start, the final version of the hefty 50-year, $660 million, 2,800 page Santa Clara Valley Habitat Plan was passed on a 4-3 vote during Monday's Council meeting.

When Spanish speakers dial 9-1-1

During a crucial 911 call, sometimes the difference of a few seconds can mean life or death.

$325k from G-Fest to Gilroy

Being the Garlic Festival President has its perks.

New locally owned gun shop opens with a bang

Morgan Hill resident Ryan Lokey, 28, spent more than two years acquiring a series of permits from all levels of government to open his new store in an inconspicuous, barely labeled unit of a strip mall in south Morgan Hill, but it was worth the wait because he is finally allowed to preserve and pass along his lifelong passion of precision firearms marksmanship to others.

Public safety unions taking low profile this election

In a break from politics as usual, the unions of the Gilroy police and fire departments have kept a low profile in endorsing candidates for mayor or City Council, according to those running for office.

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