Germains Seed Technology grows in Gilroy
Germains Seed Technology, one of Gilroy’s core agribusiness companies, announced the completion of a new organic automated seed processing facility at Swanston Lane and the opening of a second research and development laboratory nearby on Casey Street, just east of downtown near Leavesley Road.
The...
Create your Garlic Fest poster
Spice up your art portfolio and enter the 2019 Gilroy Garlic Festival Art Poster Contest.
Artists across the country are being invited to submit their original artwork for the chance to win cash prizes in the 2019 contest.
The winning entry will be reproduced as a...
Movies inspire kids
Young filmmakers ages 4-14 cultivated their artistic talents at Gilroy Library on Saturday, Jan. 19 as part of a three-week educational series, “Learn How to Make an iMovie” with the Poppy Jasper International Film Festival.
“We do it once a year, and this year we...
Manhunt: Homeless man sought for San Martin rape
A month after rape suspect Sharwian Bobian was released from jail, law enforcement officers are searching for him. He is accused of false imprisonment and involuntary sex with a woman who brought food and provisions to his makeshift shelter.
The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s...
County ed to host ‘Step into Teaching’ event Feb. 9
Staff from the Santa Clara County Office of Education will host “Step into Teaching: Opportunities in Silicon Valley Public Schools” Feb 9 for those interested in a career path in public education.
The event is 9am-1pm at 1290 Ridder Park Drive in San Jose.
Attendees will...
Real estate trends hit Gilroy schools
Gilroy realtors are reporting that 1,218 homes (single family, condos and townhomes) were sold in the last two years, yet Gilroy schools are facing a head-scratching trend of declining enrollment.
Realtors offer different explanations.
Some say sales are declining. Increasing housing prices with higher interest rates...
Police search suspected drug house
Gilroy police have been investigating the home for narcotics sales since 2011, according to authorities.
Rain sends Uvas over spillway
The recent storms have had an impact on most waterways in Santa Clara County.
Latino family fund raises money for charities
A few years ago 16-year-old Lizeth Villarreal would have never given a speech like the one she gave Jan. 25.
She admitted to a room filled with community leaders that as a middle school student she had suffered from stage fright and was a quiet...
County turns up the heat on Becerra
Santa Clara County officials turned up the heat on California Attorney General Xavier Becerra a week before he was to appear in court and attempt to block the sale of O’Connor and St. Louise hospitals to the county.
A decision from the Jan. 30 showdown...






















