Daughter of Covid-19 victim urges public to take virus seriously
Gary Young was known by many in Gilroy, greeting everyone with corny jokes to make them smile.
“Anywhere he went he made friends,” his daughter Stacey Silva said. “Even if he didn’t know you, he would say ‘good morning’ no matter what time of day...
Gilroy police chief retires
Gilroy Police Chief Scot Smithee may have retired on June 1, but he was back to work the next day.
The Gilroy City Council on June 1 agreed to keep Smithee on as interim chief as the search for a new head of the police...
Water Warehouse opens new location
Water Warehouse recently opened the doors of its new facility after moving from its previous location a year ago.
Owner Mike Torres called the new purification and bottling facility at 591 First St. “the resurrection of Water Warehouse.”
“It’s up and running,” he said. “It’s beautiful....
Union leaders, politicians call for tax hikes, not cuts
By Jacob Pierce
Due to dramatic losses suffered during the Covid-19 pandemic, California is facing a $54 million budget shortfall, and steep cuts are likely coming to state and local budgets.
A coalition led by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) is pushing for politicians to...
Vehicle testing center proposed near Gilroy
Proponents of a major development just outside Gilroy that would add an autonomous vehicle testing center, park and other facilities are hoping San Benito County voters will give the project its first step toward reality in November.
The Strada Verde Innovation Park Voter Initiative was...
Saint Louise, county health workers take a knee
More than 750 Santa Clara County healthcare workers observed 8 minutes, 46 seconds of silence June 10 in support of racial equality.
Kaiser, PAMF, Stanford ordered to ‘step up’ and test for Covid-19
By Barry Holtzclaw
Frustrated that Covid-19 testing rates are still far below public health goals, Santa Clara County on June 10 announced that all private health clinics and hospitals in the county must immediately provide Covid-19 tests on demand to citizens in three categories.
Dr. Martin...
Fourth of July fireworks will return in Gilroy
The Gilroy Fireworks Show will return on July 4, city officials announced June 10.
As in past years, the fireworks display will originate from Gilroy High School and will begin around 9:30pm.
Residents are encouraged to view the fireworks from their own home, practice social distancing,...
Gilroy Rodeo cancels 2020 event
The Gilroy Rodeo canceled its 2020 event due to Covid-19 concerns, the board of directors announced June 9.
In a statement, the board said it could not see a path forward for the 2020 event in August.
“We feel that with so many uncertainties to be...
Quarry project adds trucks to Highway 25
A flood control project underway in South Santa Clara County has resulted in an increase in trucks along Highway 25, which are hauling dirt to Graniterock’s Southside Sand and Gravel quarry in Tres Pinos.
Graniterock spokesperson Keith Severson said the company is hauling dirt from...