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February 5, 2026

Brownell Middle School modernization project is nearly complete

Once students are allowed to return to the classroom, middle schoolers will be envious of those who attend Brownell Middle School. Construction is nearly wrapped up on a three-year, $71 million renovation project that transformed the post-World War II era-constructed school into a technologically advanced...

Prep Volleyball: Small but mighty — Christopher’s Buchner, Gomez prove that height isn’t everything

Editor’s note: This story is part of a series of prep previews the Dispatch will be running leading up to the start of the season. We will focus on a different sport and team each week.

Margie Alvarez

Funeral services are pending for Margie Chavez Alvarez, former employee of Wapples Pharmacy, at Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home. Margie passed away Sunday afternoon at the age of 48 at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital.

Garlic Fest’s $54K a fishy fix?

The Gilroy Garlic Festival has spent nearly $54,000 to meet

Humberto Olivares

Humberto Olivares, of Gilroy, died Nov. 22, 2002, at O'Connor

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South Valley Music Makers meet

CROSS COUNTRY: Boutte’ finishes season on strong note

In her first appearance at the California Interscholastic Federation State Championship at Woodward Park in Fresno, Christopher High’s Jamie Boutte’ capped off her freshman year in strong fashion.

Local Scene: Fundraising event set in Gourmet Alley, local students recognized

gourmet alley downtown gilroy fourth fifth street
Fundraising event set in Gourmet Alley The Gilroy Downtown Business Association will present Gourmet Alley: Urban Eats on the Street on June 26 from 5-9pm. The event, taking place in the alley between Fourth and Fifth streets, will feature live music, food, beer and wine. It...

TRACK: Locals set to take aim at Top 8

The meet location is different, but don't expect anything less than stellar performances at Friday's 34th annual Top 8 Invitational hosted by Los Gatos High School.

Monnie (Ella) Phillips

Wife of the late Woodrow Wilson Phillips (1990).

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