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The county medical examiner’s office found that Juarez died from “severe drug intoxication complicated by his exertion to escape arrest and the police officers’ less-lethal efforts to detain him."

A U.S. District Court judge in Los Angeles rejected a bid by California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to block the purchase of two failing Verity Health System hospitals by Santa Clara County. The Feb. 22 ruling cleared the way for the county to close its...

For the first time in a decade, Gilroy school leaders will be searching for a new principal at Gilroy High School after veteran administrator Marco Sanchez announced he is resigning at the end of the school year in June. “After 10 wonderful and amazing years...

Gavilan College has launched a new website dedicated to the voter-approved $248 million Measure X, according to a recent announcement. The new website can be found at GavilanMeasureX.org. The website provides access to essential information on all things Measure X, including project updates, financial reports,...

The $95 million Alexander Station Apartments are more than four months behind schedule and only half completed, but that isn’t deterring its developers, the Pacific Company, from beginning to lease nearly half of the one- to four-bedroom subsidized housing units at the 10th Street...

Jimmy Panetta announced Feb. 19 that he has been appointed to serve as an assistant whip for the 116th Congress. “I am honored to have the opportunity to shape and advocate for policies that will help my community on the Central Coast of California and...

As the rainy season continues, Valley Water—the new name for the Santa Clara Valley Water District—has taken precautions to prepare for possible storm impacts. “Residents should be aware that winter storms have the potential to cause creek flooding issues, especially on small channels that tend...

Royals wanted! Online applications are being accepted for the 2019 Miss Gilroy Garlic Festival Queen Pageant. Young women ages 18-24 who live in Gilroy, Hollister, San Juan Bautista, San Martin, Morgan Hill or Aromas are eligible to enter. The Miss Gilroy Garlic Festival Queen Pageant will...

This is the golden era for the Christopher High girls soccer team. Two years ago, the Cougars showed plenty of promise and finished with a winning record. Last season, Christopher set program records by winning an A-league championship and advancing to the quarterfinals of...

Gilroy Police earlier this week arrested a young man on suspicion of recently burglarizing two homes.