Seven state propositions are on the November 2022 ballot
In 2008, as the economic recession was ravaging communities nationwide, school districts were forced to take a close look at their budgets, and in many cases make massive cuts to preserve the meat of their programs.
The first casualties of this across-the-board slashing were often...
Gilroy author highlights Indian festival
Mayuri Amarnath and her family moved to Gilroy from San Jose a few years ago, and found that the South Asian community in the South County city is much smaller than it is farther north.
She said everyone she’s met in Gilroy has been very...
GDBA manager attends Main Street America training class in Wyoming
The Gilroy Downtown Business Association’s Manager Nancy Maciel attended the Main Street America Institute’s “Community Transformation Workshop” held in Laramie, Wyo. from Sept. 13-16.
Main Street America has been instrumental in helping revitalize older and historic commercial districts for more than 40 years through preservation-based...
Local Scene: ‘Curvas Audaces’ at Gallery 1202; Rotary grants open
Gallery 1202 presents two-artist exhibit
Gallery 1202 presents “Curvas Audaces: Explorations of Strength,” featuring the works of sculptor Elisa Ortega Montilla and painter Sandra De la Torre.
An opening reception will take place on Oct. 8 at 6pm at the gallery, 7363 Monterey St. in Gilroy....
Former Sobrato, CHS, GHS and Hollister standouts lead resurgent Gavilan College women’s volleyball
After struggling through a one-win season last year, the Gavilan College women’s volleyball team is back on track.
Entering the week, the Rams were 5-3, having won four of their last five matches. They’re doing it with a similar formula and a familiar face in...
Christopher uses dominant defense and big plays on offense to beat Gilroy in Severance Bowl
Severance Bowl bragging rights belong to the Christopher High football team—again.
The Cougars continued their domination of Gilroy High with a superior performance in the latest game of this crosstown rivalry, pulling away for a 20-0 win on Oct. 1. Christopher limited the Mustangs to...
Camping ban near Gilroy schools may move forward
Crews recently cleared a homeless encampment underneath a bridge on IOOF Avenue that crosses Miller Slough, where parents of students from the adjacent schools have frequently expressed their concerns over safety for their children.
But with limited shelters already at capacity, those who were asked...
City begins negotiations on Hecker Pass adventure park
The Gilroy City Council unanimously agreed to enter into an exclusive negotiating agreement with Select Contracts on Sept. 13 to discuss financials and other aspects of a proposed bike and adventure park on the hillside near Gilroy Gardens.
The proposal has been in discussions for...
Gilroy Veterans Day Parade seeks entries
In November, Gilroyans will be able to combine their love of parades with their patriotism when the South Santa Clara Valley Memorial District and the Gilroy Veterans Hall host the Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11 at 1pm.
Community organizations, local businesses, schools and clubs...
‘Potential of a fight’ draws police presence at school
Gilroy Police responded to Gilroy High School Wednesday after hearing of a potential fight, but the altercation never happened and no one was hurt, according to school and police officials.
Officers responded to the school at about 1:50pm due to a “campus disturbance which involved...
