Alleyway mural project aims to spruce up downtown
When rail commuters roll into downtown Gilroy, their only view is a neglected alleyway used for dumpsters and delivery trucks.
But the alleyway between Martin and Lewis streets recently got a burst of color, with much more to come.
Longtime Gilroy artist Sheryl Cathers wrapped up...
Gavilan College football team believes turnaround is imminent
From strictly a won-loss standpoint, the Gavilan College football program has been mired in mediocrity for nearly two decades.
The last time the Rams had a winning season—either overall or in conference play—was in 2006, when they finished 4-6 overall but 3-1 with two other...
Leroe-Muñoz will not seek a fourth term on city council
Longtime Gilroy City Councilmember Peter Leroe-Muñoz has decided not to pursue a fourth term after serving in his seat for 12 years.
The nomination period for the November election ended on Aug. 17, with six candidates qualifying for the ballot who will vie to fill...
Candidates qualify for November election
Six candidates will seek to fill three seats on the Gilroy City Council in November.
Incumbent Dion Bracco and appointed incumbent Carol Marques will be joined by Jan Bernstein Chargin, Tom Cline, Joseph Robinson and Ronald Robinson Jr. in the race.
Bracco, the owner of Bracco’s...
Gilroy seeks input on housing plan
The Gilroy City Council and Planning Commission will host a joint study session to discuss Gilroy’s Housing Element.
City officials are seeking input from residents, workforce, and other local stakeholders about plans to address Gilroy’s housing challenges and find solutions.
The meeting will take place on...
Police search for suspect in Christmas Hill Park shooting
Police in Gilroy are searching for the suspect in a shooting Tuesday afternoon that has left one man struggling for his life.
Officers responded to a 3:06pm report on Aug. 23 of the shooting in Christmas Hill Park on the city's west side.
Upon arrival, they...
Local Scene: Boots and Badges benefits police department
Boots and Badges benefits police foundation
The Gilroy Police Foundation presents Boots and Badges at Fortino Winery, 4525 Hecker Pass Highway, on Sept. 10 from 5-9:30pm.
There will be displays and interactive exhibits by the Gilroy Police Department. The event will also feature silent and live...
Limelight opens season with ‘The Outsider’
Politics these days are an ever-enlarging pit of divisiveness, but Limelight’s season-opening political comedy focuses on something everyone can get behind: laughter.
“The Outsider,” performed by Limelight presented by South Valley Civic Theatre, runs select days from Aug. 26-Sept. 17 at the Gilroy Center for...
Billboard proposal is in early stages
A proposed 75-foot electronic billboard along Highway 101 would have less than significant impacts on the environment, a report concluded.
The public is invited to comment on the report and the proposed update to the city’s sign ordinance by Sept. 6 at 5pm.
In late 2020,...
Rotarians organize supply drive as school year begins
Shortly after lunch during their weekly meeting on Aug. 16, members of the Rotary Club of Gilroy got in a line, grabbed a backpack and stuffed it with notebooks, erasers, pencils and more school necessities that were laid out across a long row of...
