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Gov. Gavin Newsom this week signed a bill into law that is meant to curb the proliferation of untraceable firearms known as “ghost guns.” Assembly Bill 2842, authored by state Assemblymember Diane Papan, D-San Mateo, prohibits third-party gun destruction entities from reselling leftover gun parts...

Happy October, the month when being a cyclist truly rocks. Our calorie-burning passion pays off perfectly when we’ve partaken in a little too much Halloween candy! And speaking of sweetness, thanks for the feedback on last month’s column item regarding bicycle donations. If you missed...

By late morning on Monday, temperatures around the Bay Area and Central Coast are forecast to rise rapidly and a heat advisory will be in effect for the entire region. “A fall heat wave kicks off today and will last for several days,” the National...

Thousands of volunteers flocked to the California coast and waterways on Sept. 21 to participate in the 40th annual California Coastal Cleanup Day.   The event, which is the largest single-day volunteer event in the world, according to Guinness World Records, invited eco-friendly volunteers across the...

Gilroy Motorcycle Center on Tenth Street has been the scene of so many burglaries and break-ins over the last two years that owner and general manager Greg Bumb is considering moving the business elsewhere.  It’s not just the repeated theft and property damage that is...

Tenants in California will have twice as much time to respond to eviction notices and potentially avoid losing their homes under a bill signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 24. The new law comes amid a statewide housing crisis, and after a...

Gilroy Police arrested a teen who was allegedly involved in an armed robbery in which a victim’s vehicle was stolen on Railroad Street. The incident is under investigation and authorities say more suspects may have been involved.  About 8pm Aug. 27, Gilroy Police responded to...

A non-native Aedes aegypti mosquito—an aggressive species that can spread certain diseases—has been discovered in a residential area of Gilroy, according to the Santa Clara County Vector Control District. A mosquito of the same species was also found recently in a neighborhood of east...

South Valley Civic Theatre continues its new season with “Finding Nemo Jr.,” a coming-of-age story featuring an all-youth cast that finds the value of taking risks and trusting in yourself, your family and your friends. Disney’s “Finding Nemo Jr.” is the musical adaptation of the...

Romo enrolls at Holy Cross Mia Romo, of Gilroy, enrolled at the College of the Holy Cross, located in Worcester, Mass., as a member of the college’s Class of 2028.  At 835 students, the Class of 2028 includes students from 507 different high schools, 41 U.S....