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...
PitStop Outreach receives $5K grant
PitStop Outreach received a $5,000 grant from Spectrum on July 14 to help the organization deliver food and other necessities to those in need.
The mission of PitStop Outreach is to work in partnership with unhoused residents of Gilroy to improve their safety, health and...
Gilroy Little League Junior All Star baseball team caps fine season with run to Sectionals
Gilroy Junior All Star team Manager Nelson Villanueva is proud to admit that he’s a baseball lifer, eating, sleeping and breathing all things in the sport.
Because of that, he demands a lot from his players and appreciates their diligence, hard work and willingness to...
Nomination period opens for November election
The nominations period opened on July 18 for candidates who want to run for local offices in the Nov. 8 election.
The period closes at 5pm Aug. 12, according to a press release from the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters Office, but it can...
