Fatal accident on tracks
A report from Caltrain:
At approximately 5:28 p.m., Caltrain Southbound #156 fatally struck a person who was trespassing on Union Pacific railroad tracks approximately two miles north of the Gilroy Caltrain Station. VTA is currently provided mutual bus aid for passengers onboard SB trains #156,...
Have you tried this sneaker machine?
SNEAKER FIX Those who love collectible classic sneakers have a new place to try and win rare Michael Jordans and other brands. It’s in a kind of gambling machine at the Outlets. You pay $5 for a chance to put a key into a...
This isn’t Gilroy’s first championship!
Here's a piece of history from reader and history buff Phil Laursen:
Thanks to the discovery of a large reel of film and two local grants, we know 2017 does not mark the first time Gilroy High’s football team won a championship.
Decades ago, Junior Wilson...
GPD seeks murder suspect in gang shooting
In what they are calling a gang-related shooting, Gilroy Police are seeking Jay Robert Vasquez, 20 as a suspect in the murder of 32-year-old Gilroy resident, Jason Contreras on the 7500 block of Alexander Street.
A warrant has been issued for his arrest. Vasquez should be...
Ornaments for a good cause
Since 1973 hairdressers Stan Sotello and Mark Shiplett have been decorating Robert Raymond Salon, which has been at 7465 Eigleberry St. for the past 17 years (it used to be across the street).
Their collection got bigger and bigger and floor space got smaller, so...
St. Louise Hospital’s new director focuses on tech
St. Louise Regional Hospital’s new chief medical officer wants to see the 93-bed medical center grow, incorporate cutting edge technologies and focus on the newest cancer treatments.
Dr. Arthur Douville takes over the helm of the South Valley’s hospital, as well as San Jose’s O’Connor...
Scammers steal big from Gilroyans
Following the discovery of at least four credit card skimming devices in Gilroy at least $56,000 has been reported stolen in credit card and debit card transactions.
The Gilroy Police Department with the help of Regional Enforcement Allied Computer Team discovered two credit card skimming...
Gilroy holds first parade to honor champs
Not one, but two CCS football trophies in the same year will be celebrated by Gilroyans with a big parade next weekend.
Parents and coaches of Gilroy and Christopher football players were still putting the details together this week, but they urged fans to mark...
Five locals charged with insurance fraud
Five South Valley men, including two from Gilroy and two from San Martin, were charged with running a $235,948 insurance scam where they faked 18 car accidents and billed insurance companies for work that was never done.
Brothers Angel Topete, 36, and Joshua Topete, 34,...
