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February 17, 2026

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Exit Interview: Mayor Don Gage Says Farewell With Few Regrets

GILROY—After 34 years in various local political offices, plain speaking Mayor Don Gage, 70, announced his retirement this week, at the start of Monday’s city council meeting. The one-time farmer, IBM program manager and elected representative said he wanted to spend time with his family, including three daughters and six grandchildren. He served through boom and bust times, watched the city and the freeway grow, and leaves as Gilroy pursues its biggest and most controversial housing project.

State recommends indoor masks, regardless of vaccination

The California Department of Public Health formally recommended Wednesday that state residents resume wearing a face covering indoors, regardless of their vaccination status. The recommendation comes one day after the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued similar guidance for people who live in...

Highway 129 Will Be Closed for Five Days

A major curve realignment project near Aromas will continue on a ½-mile section of eastbound and westbound Hwy. 129 near the Santa Cruz/San Benito County line with a five-day full closure beginning Sunday, April 30 at 9 pm until Friday May 5 at 11 pm.

Working to keep Monterey Bay clean and healthy

By Zachary Smith

Mad Scientist of South Valley

When Nancy Frizzell exited her classroom and placed a metal

Juanita Martinez

Juanita Martinez, a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister,

Mormons prepare for the unexpected

Since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks our country has become more

$2.3 million grant to hire firefighters needs scrutiny

While it may seem like a no-brainer for the City Council to

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