Reading volunteers are ‘Fantastic Four’
Not all superheros wear capes, and for the middle schoolers at Luigi Aprea Elementary School: those wearing suit coats and police blue are super enough.
On Jan.10, the Library Literacy Committee hosted “Read With a Local Super Hero,” where Gilroy leaders including Mayor Roland Velasco,...
Landscaper says status of workers important
A landscaping contractor who was passed over for work around Gilroy has told the city council it shouldn’t hire a company that doesn’t check the immigration status of its employees.Mike Carter, a representative from BrightView LLC, which had worked in the city for five...
Sal protected wife, daughter
This year marks the 40th year in business in Gilroy for Sal Oliveri, owner of Pinnochio’s Pizza.
It’s a year he will never forget.
The year began with him nearly losing his life defending his family from a knife-wielding homeless man. In an interview this week,...
December Police Blotter
Dec. 2
11:30 pm: Jorge Munoz was arrested for assault when he choked and punched a victim on Monte Bello Drive.
Dec. 14
12:00 pm: A victim on Broadway reported six unauthorized accounts on her credit report.
12:00 pm: A victim on Honey Court discovered eight fake...
City takes a look at homeless issue
The stabbing of a Gilroy pizza restaurant last week by a homeless man with a criminal record fueled a special public meeting Jan. 17 with city officials to discuss issues with the city’s homeless population.
The hosted the special study session at 6:00 pm at...
Council looks to fill vacated seat
The Gilroy City Council voted unanimously to appoint a new council person to replace Paul Kloecker, who died last month. People who want the seat have until Jan. 18 to submit applications.
The Gilroy City Charter gave the council three options. Either, make an...
City to spend nearly $500,000 on new signs
They may not know the way to San Jose, but South Valley tourists will definitely know their way around Gilroy thanks to a project funded by the city council this week.
The city has agreed to sign a $114,218 one-year contract extension with Arrow Sign...
Christopher Ranch disputes accusations in Netflix show
Gilroy’s Christopher Ranch, America’s biggest garlic producer, disputes accusations that it conspired to fix garlic prices and sells garlic peeled by Chinese prisoners, allegations raised by competitors in a new Netflix documentary series investigating food scandals called “Rotten.”
The episode, called “Garlic Breath,” shows what...
Pinocchio’s owner stabbed over weekend
The longtime owner of Pinocchio’s pizza on Church Street was stabbed Saturday at 5:37pm, allegedly by a transient from Virginia who was arrested shortly afterwards–and a second man was arrested Wednesday afternoon for threatening employees.
Police arrested Mark Allmond, of Virginia, Saturday on suspicion of...
Blotter: High crimes during the holidays
Dec. 2
11:30 pm: Jorge Munoz was arrested for assault when he choked and punched a victim.
Dec. 14
12:00 pm: A victim on Broadway reported six unauthorized accounts on her credit report.
12:00 pm: A victim on Honey Court discovered eight fake checks cashed from his business...
