Dion Bracco to run for mayor in November
Longtime Gilroy City Councilmember Dion Bracco announced his candidacy for mayor on May 21.
Bracco is the first to declare his run for the mayor’s seat that will be vacated by Roland Velasco, who announced in January that he would not be seeking re-election in...
Intersection at Highways 152 and 156 set for closure
The intersection at Highways 152 and 156 is set for closure 9
Fight at Christmas Hill Park leaves one injured
Five police officers responded to a fight Wednesday night at 7:48 p.m. involving 10-15 people on the amphitheater at Christmas Hill Park on Uvas Parkway, leaving one person injured.Â
Ranch-side trees and remodeling picnic area
When it comes to food, music and a volunteerism, there is nothing like the annual Gilroy Garlic Festival, which has grown from a local event into a perpetual media darling that garners national attention.
City begins negotiations on Hecker Pass adventure park
The Gilroy City Council unanimously agreed to enter into an exclusive negotiating agreement with Select Contracts on Sept. 13 to discuss financials and other aspects of a proposed bike and adventure park on the hillside near Gilroy Gardens.
The proposal has been in discussions for...
Neil Wilkinson
Neil, age 68, passed away peacefully at his home in Gilroy. He was in the printing and publishing business for 45 years. He will be missed by his wife of 49 years Elaine; daughter Michele; son Kory; sister Janis; father Walter, and eight grandchildren. He was loved and appreciated by many for his helpful nature and sense of humor. He loved his family and friends, his Porsche, his garden and garlic. His family will cherish the time spent with him. Services will be private.
Pearl Opie
Longtime Sonora resident, Pearl Opie, died on Wednesday, December 1, 2010, at home after a long illness. She was born and raised in San Juan Bautista, where she enjoyed living and working on the family farm. Born October 5, 1927, Pearl was the fifth child and first daughter of John and Rose Lavagnino. A few years later, a second daughter was born to complete the family with six children.



















