Recent GHS grad Jackie Torres gets it done on and off the course
                    
For Jackie Torres, starting golf at age 10 represented something more than just playing a sport—it was an opportunity to bond further with her dad John—the Gilroy High golf coach—every time they took the course together. After all, there is no other sport in...                
                
            Fireworks rattle homes, nerves
                    
For many in Gilroy, when dusk falls, the city seems to turn into a war zone.
Constant explosions from fireworks such as M-80s and bottle rockets light up the night sky, rattling homes, terrifying pets and worrying residents about the possibility of fires, especially in...                
                
            Two die in unrelated traffic accidents in South County
                    
Authorities are investigating two fatal traffic accidents that occurred in the Morgan Hill and Gilroy areas June 19.
A 27-year-old San Jose woman died in a single-vehicle accident about 1:15am June 19 in Gilroy, according to a press release from the California Highway Patrol. The...                
                
            Fundraiser supports Pinocchio’s Pizza family
                    
Gilroyans are rallying behind Sal Oliveri, the longtime owner of Pinocchio’s Pizza who was diagnosed with lung cancer a year ago.
Gina Polhaupessy said her father began treatment immediately after being diagnosed with Stage 4 Metastatic Lung Cancer in July 2020. He recently underwent several...                
                
            County rescinds vaccine verification order
                    
Due to new state rules regarding the wearing of masks in the workplace, Santa Clara County has rescinded its May 18 health order requiring employers to determine workers’ vaccination status.
New regulations approved by the California Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Occupational Safety and...                
                
            Local Scene: Fundraising event set in Gourmet Alley, local students recognized
                    
Fundraising event set in Gourmet Alley
The Gilroy Downtown Business Association will present Gourmet Alley: Urban Eats on the Street on June 26 from 5-9pm.
The event, taking place in the alley between Fourth and Fifth streets, will feature live music, food, beer and wine. It...                
                
            Christopher’s Melia Middleton takes second in CCS Track and Field Finals
                    
When Melia Middleton nailed a then personal-record (PR) of 47.21 seconds in the 300-meter hurdles in a May 12 meet, the Christopher High athlete served notice she was one of the best in the event in the Central Coast Section. 
On Saturday, she made...                
                
            Mustang tough: Gilroy baseball team makes history with CCS victory
                    
Jacob Godwin knew he and the Gilroy High baseball team had just accomplished something historic against Pacific Grove on Saturday. Godwin had a home run, triple and three RBIs to help lead the Mustangs to a 5-4 win in 10 innings to earn the...                
                
            Improvements coming to Gilroy High School crossing
                    
The Gilroy City Council on June 7 approved a $150,895 contract with Golden Bay Construction to construct a number of improvements at the intersection of West 10th Street and Orchard Drive. 
The intersection includes a crosswalk that is heavily used by students at the...                
                
            Business Briefs: Wargin Wines moves to Gilroy, Tint World opens
                    
After nine years, Wargin Wines will be moving its production and tasting room out of Watsonville and into Gilroy.
The winery, which was established in December 2012, was one of the first wineries to settle in the Pajaro Valley in recent years. Wargin kickstarted a...                
                
            






















