Report seeks new ways to help homeless
Gilroy Police Chief Scot Smithee presented a “Homelessness and Quality of Life Plan” to the City Council on Aug. 6 that recommended a coordinated approach by police, the community and city or county programs.
Smithee said the situation urgently needs more community-wide attention. He said...
House fire displaces family of six
A local family, new to Gilroy after just moving from out of state, was displaced by a house fire on Quail Walk Drive the evening of Aug. 12, according to authorities.
Just after 7pm, Gilroy Fire responded to a call reporting a structure fire in...
All incumbents have filed to run for council
Highly contested City Council races will be on the ballot this November for the city of Gilroy. Four city council positions are up for election in November and all four incumbents are seeking re-election.
The last day to file paperwork for a candidate was Friday,...
Great Wolf to hire 600 in Manteca
Picture it. A 500-room, upscale, family-friendly, all-inclusive, revenue-generating, notoriety-generating water park/hotel on vacant city-owned land next to a city-owned theme park, Gilroy Gardens, which was eager for quick access to new customers.
Such was the promise of Great Wolf, a company that refocused its initial...
Nominations open for Gavilan Spirit Awards
The nomination period is open through Aug. 31 for the 2018 Gavilan College Community Spirit Awards, according to a July 26 announcement. Anyone who lives or works in the Gavilan Joint Community College District can nominate a business, individual or organization for their contributions...
More mental health training needed for police
Gilroy officials agree with a county grand jury report that says the city’s police department should expand its crisis intervention training programs in order to improve their responses to the growing volume of incidents involving mentally ill residents.
“The police department is planning to review...
Fatal accident causes severe delays
A traffic accident on U.S. 101 in Gilroy resulted in the death of a 57-year-old man and injuries to three others in heavy morning commuter traffic on Monday, Aug. 13.
The three-vehicle accident occurred at 7:55am on U.S. 101 northbound, just south of the Old...
Rodeo a rip-snorting success
The event was resurrected after a 60-year hiatus, and rodeo organizer Erik Martin was happy and relieved as the first day came to a close.
"It's good to have that one out of the chute," Martin said. "It was definitely a success. Look at...
