Pair arrested in stabbing cases
An investigation into a pair of stabbings in Gilroy that resulted in the arrest of two suspects also nabbed two others for weapons violations, according to police.
On July 18 at 3pm, a man had been stabbed “numerous times” in the area of Las Animas...
Classes to begin later for high schoolers
Many high school students in Gilroy will start classes slightly later beginning in the fall due to a new state law.
Senate Bill 328, authored by Sen. Anthony Portantino, requires middle schools and high schools to begin no earlier than 8am and 8:30am, respectively. Signed...
GHS, Daniel Cormier Academy wrestlers make history in USMC Nationals
Gilroy High wrestlers have achieved lofty status over the years, both in California and nationally.
But what the Mustangs did at the 2022 USA Wrestling Marine Corps Junior & 16U Nationals in North Dakota July 16-19 is at the very top of what they’ve accomplished...
DA says police killing of Gilroy murder suspect was legal
Santa Clara County investigators determined that police “lawfully shot and killed” David Tovar, Jr., an unarmed suspect who was wanted in a string of South County crimes when officers tried to arrest him in San Jose last year.
The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office...
Volunteers sought for Civil Grand Jury
Presiding Judge Theodore C. Zayner announced that the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara is seeking volunteers to serve on the 2023 Civil Grand Jury.
The Civil Grand Jury is an independent body that is convened on an annual basis by the Superior...
Aromas blaze prompts evacuations
UPDATE:
The fire has charred more than 100 acres and is 25% contained, Cal Fire announced Friday morning.
ORIGINAL ARTICLE:
A large wildland fire opened up in Aromas Thursday afternoon prompting a strong response by Cal Fire, Aromas Tri-County Fire and other agencies who attacked the blaze from the...
Former CHS standout Andrew Kachel realizes dream after getting drafted by hometown team Giants
Before the start of the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft, Andrew Kachel said it didn’t matter which team drafted him because he would be grateful either way.
But once the 2019 Christopher High graduate saw he had been selected by the team he grew...
Officials urge Covid-19 vaccines for youngest children
With the first day of school rapidly approaching and Covid-19 circulating at a high rate, health officials are urging parents to get their youngest vaccinated against the virus.
Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention authorized vaccinations for children ages 6 months to 5...
Photos: Garlic Festival welcomes songwriters
South County got a taste of Nashville and plenty of garlic when songwriters Wendell Mobley and Lee Thomas Miller performed July 13 at Clos LaChance Winery in San Martin. The concert, sponsored by KRTY, was the second in a series of 2022 events presented...
Photo: More parking coming soon
The construction of a new parking lot in downtown Gilroy got a little help from the Gilroy City Council during a groundbreaking ceremony on July 14. The 140-spot lot, at a cost of $2,310,000, will take over a vacant lot and the former Gilroy...
