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Pacheco Dam safety issued identified

November 15, 2019

California is on track to build a $1 billion dam and create a giant reservoir at Pacheco Pass that will dwarf the existing reservoir and dam near Highway 152 east of Gilroy, with construction beginning in 2024. New evidence from an independent nationwide study of...

Gilroy execs to get home loans

November 15, 2019

The City of Gilroy, in an attempt to attract candidates for vacant top administrator positions, will finance home purchases for a select few. The Gilroy City Council approved the program Oct. 21 in a 5-2 vote, but not without some strong objections from councilmembers Marie...

Gilroy Police receive traffic enforcement grant

November 14, 2019

The Gilroy Police Department received a $96,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for a one-year enforcement and education program, according to authorities.

South County police, DA to host gun buyback Dec. 14

November 14, 2019

The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office will partner with the Gilroy and Morgan Hill police departments to sponsor a $50,000 gun buyback in the South Bay Dec. 14, 2019.

Signs of wine

November 13, 2019

The leaves on these grape wines along Highway 152 west of Gilroy are turning golden—sure signs of autumn in Gilroy’s wine country, which also means this year’s harvest is already on its way to a long winter of flavor-building fermentation. Gilroy may be known...

Taking time for vets

November 13, 2019

Veterans Day in Gilroy was a day of flags, uniforms, gun salutes, prayers, trumpets and memories for the more than 100 people gathered in front of the Veterans Memorial Building on Sixth Street. Scouts in blue and tan joined veterans who wore the caps...

Tanker truck overturns

November 13, 2019

All southbound lanes of U.S. 101 were blocked for several hours Monday, Nov. 11, by this overturned tanker truck, causing a headache for thousands of holiday motorists. The accident occurred north of Gilroy near the Masten Ave exit. This also caused delays for northbound...

Five victims sue Garlic Festival, citing lax security

November 12, 2019

A lawsuit filed Nov. 12 in Santa Clara County Superior Court alleges that negligent security allowed a heavily armed gunman to enter the Gilroy Garlic Festival on July 28, killing three people and injuring at least 14 others. The lawsuit against the Gilroy Garlic Festival...

No injuries in drive-by shooting from gray SUV in northwest Gilroy

November 9, 2019

Police are looking for a gray SUV that may have been involved in a Nov. 7 gang-related shooting in northwest Gilroy, according to authorities. Gilroy Police responded to a report of a shooting about 2:50pm in the area of Welburn Avenue and Doris Court. Officers...

Wildlife and plants return to ecological reserve

November 8, 2019

The Cañada de los Osos is the only “ecological reserve” of its kind in California, approximately 5,800 acres nestled up against the southern end of Henry W. Coe State Park east of Gilroy and Morgan Hill. The bear (osos) are long gone, but the mix...

Rotary Club plants 40 trees on Gilroy campuses

Gilroy Rodeo draws record crowds

Rosso Furniture set to close Gilroy, Morgan Hill stores

Authorities investigate Aug. 3 crash that killed two in San Benito County

Gavilan College recognized for strong return on investment

Pacheco Dam safety issued identified

Gilroy execs to get home loans

Gilroy Police receive traffic enforcement grant

South County police, DA to host gun buyback Dec. 14

Signs of wine

Taking time for vets

Tanker truck overturns

Five victims sue Garlic Festival, citing lax security

No injuries in drive-by shooting from gray SUV in northwest Gilroy

Wildlife and plants return to ecological reserve

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