Jolly season begins
Downtown Gilroy was all aglow with holiday cheer Saturday, Dec. 1 during its annual Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting celebration.The all-day event, attended by nearly 5,000 people and sponsored by the Downtown Business Association, included a doggie dress-up, vendor booths, entertainment and an evening...
GUSD fiscal fallout: county steps in
Cash flow issues, problems with fiscal oversight and an usually high personnel turnover in the business office – resulting in missed deadlines, administrative mistakes and even the accidental cancellation of employee health benefits – prompted the Santa Clara County Office of Education to step in and force Gilroy Unified School District to get its financial house in order.
Man shot walking on Church Street
An 18-year-old man was shot in the arm as he walked along Church
Saying goodbye to compassionate fighter for women’s rights
Last Sunday, there were tears and laughter as Pastor Alison
Council approves half-cent sales tax measure
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Rains improve Uvas Creek stream flows
The late-winter rain has been good news for gardeners, farmers and the steelhead.
The Santa Clara County Water District sent out teams of hydrographers to streams in the Pajaro River watershed last week, and initial reports showed streams running at near seasonal levels.
One hydrorapher at...
Phillip Corella
He is reunited with his father Jesus, sister Juanita and brother Albert Corella; survived by his mother Josephine Corella; brother of Margaret (Martin) Corella-Guevara, Simon Silva, Pablo Silva all of CA, Herman (Elida) Corella, Victor (Frances) Silva, Alice Garcia all of AZ, and Pete (Darla) Corella of WA; also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Misdemeanor for drunken driver in crash that killed Andrel Gaines
One month after Gavilan basketball player and beloved Gilroy teenager Andrel Gaines would have celebrated his 20th birthday, the man who was involved in the car crash that killed him last November walked free.