Nash to lead Gilroy High football
When Simeon Nash was hired as the new Gilroy High football coach in early May, he knew the program was running behind when it came to the off-season strength and conditioning program. High school football programs typically start their lifting sessions in mid-January or...
Gilroy property values exceed $9B
Gilroy’s property values topped $9.2 billion during a record-setting year for Santa Clara County, according to data released by County Assessor Larry Stone on July 2.
According to Deputy Assessor David Ginsborg, Gilroy saw a 6.4 percent increase in its assessed property values over the...
The downtown beat
The downtown foot detail typically consists of two officers on an overtime assignment. They walk the neighborhood from 6pm to 11pm almost every Friday and Saturday night from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day.
Police looking for armed robbery suspects
Police are looking for two suspects who robbed a Gilroy jewelry store at gunpoint Saturday morning.
Police cite 60 for illegal fireworks
With the aid of a dozen officers and a smartphone app that Gilroy residents used to easily report fireworks violations, police cited 60 people for the illegal use of fireworks the night of July 4.
Library to host Mini Maker Faire for hobby enthusiasts
Get ready for the greatest show (and tell) on Earth as the Maker Faire comes to South County. The Gilroy Library will host the Gilroy Mini Maker Faire from 11am to 3pm Saturday, July 13.
From artists and crafters, to scientists and engineers, Maker Faires...
Police find missing Gilroy teen
A 16-year-old at-risk Gilroy boy is missing, and police are asking the public to report any information about his whereabouts.
Here’s looking at you
The Gilroy Ostrich Farm, 5560 Pacheco Pass Highway, recently opened to the public. The farm includes 20 ostriches, as well as alpacas, chickens, goats and other animals. A completely remodeled barn near the entrance to the farm serves as a farm stand, where guests...
Construction underway for new animal shelter
With a little help from four-legged friends, Santa Clara County broke ground June 26 on a new $35.3 million, 37,000 square-foot Animal Services Center in San Martin.
The facility, set on 4.5 acres, is scheduled to open in 2021, in a state-of-the-art complex designed by...
Special 150th anniversary logo unveiled
Mayor Roland Velasco has promised a yearlong celebration to honor Gilroy’s 150th birthday. The first thing that needed to be done to kick off the party was the selection of a special 150th celebration logo.
The council unanimously approved the logo at the July 1...














