Murder suspect Hoffmeister claims incompetence for trial
The man accused in the 2007 killing of a 20-year-old Hollister woman contended in court Thursday he was incompetent for trial proceedings, and a judge gave him a week to return with a doctor’s recommendation on his mental status.
On your mark, get set, the fall prep season is here
The calm before the ... Well, that sentence can’t be completed, because the storm that is the start of the high school sports fall season is upon us.
Fit for a Queen
The 34th Annual Miss Gilroy Garlic Queen pageant opened with a video montage – set to pop/country artist Taylor Swift’s song, “22” – and finished with crowd favorite Olivia Echeverria, 22, being crowned 2013 Miss Gilroy Garlic Festival Queen Pageant winner.
Judge schedules preliminary hearing for Valdez
A judge scheduled a preliminary hearing for Pete Joseph Valdez
John N. Hughan April 18, 1929 – February 20, 2013
A private memorial service will be held.
Gilroy schools to continue distance learning
Gilroy Unified School District will continue distance learning until at least January, Superintendent Deborah Flores reported Oct. 15.
On Oct. 13, Santa Clara County moved into the Orange Tier of the state’s Covid-19 monitoring system, which allows schools to reopen to in-person instruction. School districts...
Suspects in meth bust face 16 years
Crystal methamphetamine brimmed from every corner of the house. It filled dozens of gallon-sized buckets. It spilled from closets and cabinets. It covered the floor in plastic bags.




















