One hundred firefighters on scene to battle five acre fire on Eagle Ridge
One hundred firefighters from Gilroy Fire Department, Cal Fire and other departments in the county are fighting a five-acre fire burning thick brush on top of the ridge. The GFD has reported no injuries or structures in danger at the moment. An investigation into how the fire started has not yet begun. Â As of last night, 22 fire engines were employed to fight the blaze.
Fire reported on Eagle Ridge
A fire has broken out on Eagle Ridge on a western hillside of Gilroy, near Santa Teresa Boulevard. The size of the fire, reported by witnesses online, have been seen as far as Princevalle Street and Highway 101. The Gilroy Fire Department is on the scene, but reports of damages or injuries are not as of now known. Â
How hot is it downtown?
So hot that Fifth Street Coffee is closed...no ice coffees available.
Pedestrian struck by hit-and-run Toyota driver
A pedestrian was found unconscious at 4 a.m. Friday after being struck by a car at Highway 152 and Frazier Lake Road.
City issues heat advisory as temperatures are expected to reach 110 degrees over weekend
Hot enough for ya? No, but seriously, it’s hot, really really hot. The City of Gilroy has issued a heat advisory as temperatures are expected to be as high as 110 degrees. They are encouraging all residents to take extra care and have given some safety tips to stay safe.
Lyft, Uber, killing local cab companies
The owner of Union Taxi Company of Gilroy says ride-sharing companies like Lyft and Uber have been killing his business. Pedro Virgen, 50, who has owned the company since 2006, has seen his business shrink from eight taxis and a dozen employees to three cabs and two drivers.
The financial roller coaster of Gilroy Gardens
True or false: The City of Gilroy owns a tourist attraction business called Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park. That’s false.




















