Protesters condemn ICE, block freeway in Morgan Hill
Protesters against the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office briefly clogged the U.S. 101 freeway Saturday night, but the demonstration otherwise remained peaceful as it traversed Morgan Hill.
The protest started Aug. 8 at the ICE Enforcement and Removal sub-office on Vineyard Court. Representatives of...
Trial date set for two suspects in 2011 drive-by killing
Two of the suspects accused of killing Morgan Hill teen Tara Romero in a 2011 drive-by shooting are scheduled to go to trial for murder in San Jose July 29, though that date is likely to be pushed back, according to Santa Clara County Deputy District Attorney Peter Waite.
Four charged in probe of sheriff’s office
Two local attorneys, an elite gun specialist and a senior member of Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith’s command staff will face charges in connection with an investigation into the issuance of concealed weapons permits.
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...
New mayor, council members sworn in to lead Gilroy
Marie Blankley was sworn in as Gilroy’s mayor Dec. 7, taking over the position that will lead the city council through a pandemic and economic recovery in the years ahead.
Two new faces, Rebeca Armendariz and Zach Hilton, joined the council as well, while Fred...
Calimpong dishes out 49 assists in win over Monterey
Tuesday's match against host Monterey offered the toughest test
George M. Lawton Jr.
George M. Lawton Jr., loved dearly by his family, passed away March 4th in Gilroy at the age of 87. He was preceded by the loss of his beloved wife, Ethel, in Oct., 2008 after sharing their lives together for 65 years.
