Police blotter, Aug. 16-22, 2021: Stolen vehicles and burglaries
Aug. 16
• Police responded to a report of an assault on the 9400 block of No Name Uno at 2am.
• A vehicle was stolen on the 200 block of Farrell Avenue and first block of Fourth Street.
• Vandalism was reported on the 7500 block...
The difference between collecting and obsessing
People like to collect things. I've never really figured out why
Concerns raised over Gilroy’s proposed sleeping in public ban
The City of Gilroy is working on an ordinance that would ban people from sleeping in Uvas Creek and other public right-of-ways.
However, some say the plan would force the homeless into more populated areas, namely residential neighborhoods and downtown.
The Gilroy City Council got its...
Water district shuts off supply to South County ag operations
The Santa Clara Valley Water District will shut down the water supply for numerous South County agricultural operations, including Morgan Hill-based Andy Mariani’s cherry orchard and the diverse field operations for Chiala Farms.
Outdoor allergens: insects
It is estimated that at least half a million people visit emergency rooms every year seeking treatment for insect sting reactions. There are at least 40 deaths due to insect stings in the United States each year.
Rape charges against Gilroy magazine founder dropped
All charges were recently dismissed against a Gilroy magazine

















