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April 11, 2026

MH resident’s claim to 840-pound emerald shut down by L.A. judge

The saga of an 840-pound emerald - believed to be the world’s largest - continued in Los Angeles County Superior Court where Morgan Hill resident Anthony Thomas’ claim to the valuable rock was shut down this week, according to authorities.

Most Valuable Mustangs

T-CAL's Baseball Player of the Year

Linda Burnett

Linda Burnett, 66, native and life-time resident of Gilroy, passed away on Friday, Nov. 12, 2010 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was at home surrounded by friends and family. Linda is the daughter of Anna Burnett and Ray Burnett (deceased), sister of Clayton Burnett (Roni), aunt to Riley, and mother to Laramie, her beloved Australian Shepherd. She also had a large extended family not only blood related, but related by great love and friendship.

The (cool) Cat’s Meow

As much as the South Valley loves its dogs, as was illustrated by our “It’s a (wonderful) Dog’s Life” tribute to Man’s Best Friend Sept. 27, it’s time the cats were counted.

Police blotter: Prowling, battery

The Gilroy Police Department recently responded to a variety of crimes, including battery, peeping or prowling and possession of ammunition by a prohibited person.  Arrests were recorded in the GPD blotter May 21 through 28. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.

Cougar sighted in northwest Gilroy backyard, twice

GILROY—A family that lives in a northwest Gilroy neighborhood outside city limits was quite surprised to peer through their backyard sliding glass door Monday and see an adult mountain lion around 5:30 p.m. The lion returned again at 7 p.m. the following day to their home in Country Oaks Estates, according to resident Yvonne Vergara-Quilici.

Massive city sting nets 100 arrests

Nearly a quarter of the 105 suspects nabbed for theft, drugs and weapons crimes during the biggest undercover effort in Gilroy police history hail from the Garlic Capital, while local officials and supporting agencies say there are additional fugitives yet to be found.

Demonstration Garden offers day camp sessions

The Gilroy Demonstration Garden is hosting a Garden Day Camp

Goodbye Gilroy High

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‘The Ghost’ surprised to see his image on signs supporting Hollister mayor candidate

You might wonder why the WBC interim welterweight boxing champion from Gilroy appears to be showing his support for a Hollister mayoral candidate on campaign signs cropping up in Hollister last week.

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