Family tree stretches to 9 sets of twins, 3 more with marriage
Danny and Bertha Valencia have double vision when it comes to their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The Hollister couple counts five sets of identical twin girls living among their progeny – with four other sets of twins in their ancestry.
Golf Course Project Putts Along
At least a year before Gavilan's student/faculty housing plan is
Gilroy council schedules another public hearing for new districts
The Gilroy City Council last week decided to add another public hearing to its scheduled outreach efforts to create new districts that will take effect in the 2026 and 2028 elections.
That leaves two more public hearings before the council decides which district map to...
Police blotter: Woman, 51, allegedly kicked off bus, arrested for public intoxication
Jacqueline Christina Rojo, 51, of San Jose, 5:53 p.m. April 26,
Do you love to cook with garlic?
Amateur chefs from around the country are invited to submit their very best original garlic recipes for the 41st annual Great Garlic Cook-Off, one of the most prestigious cooking competitions in the country. Eight finalists will be selected to compete on stage at the...
Updated: Morgan Hill to consider moratorium on new massage parlors
Citing a history of illegal activity at some local massage
Garlic Festival eyes new venue, events
The rising costs of hosting a massive event have forced Gilroy Garlic Festival organizers to rethink the city’s signature event in a way that substantially supports local nonprofits without breaking the bank.
A difficult two years, with the shooting in 2019 and a pandemic-related cancellation...
Alice M. Denhard
Alice M. Denhard, 91, died peacefully, of natural causes, in her Bandon, OR home. Native of San Francisco, predeceased by parents Otto E. and Ida K. Denhard, and sister Edna M. Denhard. Ms. Denhard graduated 1934 Lowell High School, S.F. and 1941 Leland Stanford Hospital Nursing School. She earned a B. A. Degree from Stanford University School of Nursing and M.A. from Columbia University, N.Y. Ms. Denhard retired 1970 as Assistant Clinical Professor from Stanford University School of Nursing. Then served as Director of Nursing, Wheeler Hospital, Gilroy, CA, and Director of Education, Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, Salinas, CA, finally retiring 1979. Ms. Denhard was a distinguished member and volunteer of many professional and charitable organizations, including, Honorary Life Member of The Phi Beta Kappa Society and Historian Emerita of Stanford Nurses Alumnae. Ms. Denhard will be remembered by many for her mentoring, kindness, strength, courage, wisdom, and understanding.
Man stabbed in the back at Longhouse Restaurant
Gilroy Police and Fire personnel responded at 11:50 p.m. Saturday to an attempted homicide at the the Longhouse Restaurant, located at 8195 Monterey Road.




















