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Gilroy officials say a major grant the city received from the state will go a long way toward bringing downtown’s alleyways to life. On March 4, the City of Gilroy announced that it had received a $3.9 million grant from the California Department of Transportation’s...

Gilroy Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and Gilroy Chevrolet Cadillac hosted a car show on March 6 that featured various exotic, classic and low rider vehicles. Attendees to the free event also enjoyed free food and music. The show also featured prizes and giveaways. (Photos by...

Former Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez was ordered held without bail on attempted murder charges for allegedly trying to shoot at a man accused of molesting the fighter's young relative.  Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Shelyna Brown issued the order during a...

Talk about burnishing a legacy: the 2021-2022 Christopher High girls soccer team capped the greatest season in program history with a 1-0 win over Pioneer High in the CIF NorCal Regional Division IV championship match on March 5. The Cougars won league, section (again) and...

After scoring just two minutes into the game, the Christopher High girls soccer team might have taken its foot off the pedal in its CIF NorCal Regional Division IV semifinal playoff match against Kerman on Thursday.  The Lions went on to create two clean breakaway...

Organizers of a statewide land-use initiative, which includes the support of some South County officials, announced Feb. 18 that they are now eyeing the 2024 ballot. The “Our Neighborhood Voices” initiative seeks to amend the California Constitution to allow local land-use and zoning laws to...

A visit to Benton C Bainbridge’s downtown Gilroy studio is like taking a step into a 1990s electronics store. CRT televisions sit on tables and the floor, next to a JVC VHS player, wood-paneled video synthesizers and even a Vectrex video game console. A Sony...

The rising costs of hosting a massive event have forced Gilroy Garlic Festival organizers to rethink the city’s signature event in a way that substantially supports local nonprofits without breaking the bank. A difficult two years, with the shooting in 2019 and a pandemic-related cancellation...

Car show on March 6 at auto dealers Gilroy Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and Gilroy Chevrolet Cadillac are hosting a car show on March 6 from noon to 5pm at 455 Automall Drive. The show, which is free to attend, will feature various exotic, classic and...

It may have taken two years because of circumstances beyond its control, but South Valley Civic Theatre is at last ready to perform its dark musical, “Cabaret,” in front of a live audience.  Ten performances will run on select days from March 11-27 at the...