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Following multiple investigations prompted by tips from the community, Gilroy Police recently arrested two local residents accused of trafficking illegal drugs, authorities said.  Gilroy PD said Feb. 24 that investigators received a tip regarding a man suspected of trafficking narcotics from a home on the...

The City of Gilroy is seeking five youth ages 12-18 to serve two-year terms on the Gilroy Youth Commission.   Youth Commissioners provide the city council and city staff with insight regarding youth and teen issues. In compliance with the shelter-in-place order, Youth Commission meetings will be...

April 19 • Vandalism was reported on the 6100 block of Monterey Street, 200 block of East Tenth Street and 9100 block of Church Street. • A vehicle was burglarized on the 7100 block of Camino Arroyo. • A business was burglarized on the 100 block of...

The Christopher and San Benito boys volleyball teams split two matches this season, with the Cougars winning the first time in three games and the Haybalers returning the favor by the exact score in their latest contest on May 20. Game scores were 25-17,...

Gilroy and Morgan Hill libraries, as well as San Martin/Gwinn Elementary School, will be designated sites for free summer meals as part of a partnership with several nonprofit organizations. YMCA of Silicon Valley, the Santa Clara County Library District and Second Harvest Food Bank of...

A San Mateo County jury this afternoon returned a verdict of guilty against former Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith on six counts of corruption and willful misconduct. Smith, who announced her retirement on Monday while the jury was deliberating, faced the charges in a...

I like etymologies, the origin of words. I like to play with words, especially in different languages. I think we often use words without really thinking about what they really mean and what they imply. “Thanks” is one of those words.  In English, the word...

At least two courtrooms full of spectators—including the family of Sierra LaMar and dozens of volunteers who have been searching for her for the last five years—let out an audible gasp of relief May 9 when they heard the jury found Antolin Garcia Torres guilty of the Morgan Hill teen’s murder.

No one would’ve thought this before the season started, but Chigozie “Chico” Okeke’s predicament would serve as a harbinger for the Christopher High boys basketball team’s 2021-2022 campaign.  Rough start but closing strong. Sidelined for the first half of the season, the junior guard struggled...