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A gunman shot more than 15 people and killed three victims before police shot and killed the suspect at the Gilroy Garlic Festival July 28, according to Gilroy Police Chief Scot Smithee. As of a press conference shortly after 10pm Sunday night, police were...

First-time cooking competitor Bret Barker, a 12-year veteran tank commander with the U.S. Army, delighted the judging panel at the 41st annual Gilroy Garlic Festival to claim victory in the Champions for Charity challenge. “It’s absolutely phenomenal,” said Barker of the opening cooking competition held...

Master chefs are again headed to the Gilroy Garlic Festival. James Beard Award-winning chef, restaurant owner and Top Chef judge Tom Colicchio will be appearing at the 41st annual festival and will host the Great Garlic Cook-Off on July 27, according to organizers. He then...

When Ellen Rivera-Craddock saw her neighbor’s grandson compete on stage as a junior chef at last year’s Gilroy Garlic Festival, she thought to herself: “I make a great sauce; I could do that.” On Saturday, July 27, the 25-year Gilroy resident will get her chance,...

Reality TV star and bestselling cookbook author Teresa Giudice will bring her love for healthy Italian cooking to the 41st annual Gilroy Garlic Festival on July 27. Giudice will prepare some of her favorite garlicky recipes on the Garlic Cook-Off Stage. Best known as a cast...

The third time was definitely a charm for proud Gilroy native Kiley Kuwada, who is already enjoying the special moments since being crowned the Garlic Queen of the 41st annual Gilroy Garlic Festival back in May. For the Christopher High School alumna (class of 2016)...

The Santa Clara County Fair begins a four-day 75th birthday celebration Aug. 1 at the San Jose fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road, highlighted by a new stage, new murals and fireworks every night. Opening day admission will be just 75 cents, 1-5pm, in honor of the...

Drivers and pedestrians traversing Monterey Street downtown likely notice construction walls and various boarded-up buildings scattered throughout the area. Those who look beyond the shabby exteriors will see a significant amount of investment that could change the face of downtown Gilroy. Downtown building and property...

In one of his very first meetings as the new president of Gilroy Rotary, Mark Turner presented its  members with an ambitious challenge: reduce homelessness in Gilroy by 30 percent over the next three years. The 2019 Homeless Census and Survey, conducted in January by...

Dennis Gage is probably the only person in the world who shares his undying love for cars on a weekly basis inside 105 million homes across the nation, all while rocking a handlebar mustache. Gage is the host of My Classic Car, which first aired...