Local restaurant owner raises nearly $1M after partnering with Make-A-Wish
When a Gilroy man set about connecting the Black Bear Diner restaurant he owned with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, he didn't imagine the fundraising efforts from the company-wide initiative would be nearing the $1 million mark after just six years.
Police, FBI, ATF comb scene of Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting
A gunman at the Gilroy Garlic Festival killed a 6-year-old boy, a 13-year-old girl and a 25-year-old man as the three-day food festival was wrapping up for the weekend Sunday night, July 28, according to police.
The youngest victim was Stephen Romero of San Jose,...
Public input sought by Santa Clara Parks and Rec.
County residents are encouraged to attend workshops this week
City Council pursues litigation against water district
Gilroy's City Council voted unanimously Monday to have the City
Edwin A. Vargas
Vargas, Edwin A. age 85, passed away on February 28, 2010, in Gilroy, CA. Beloved father of Edwin Jr., Nancy, Tammy (Michael), Sheri (William) and Brian (Monica). Loving grandfather of Racheal, Clint, Edwin, Joe, Edlinda, Havin, Montana, McKenna, Tyler and Dillon and great-grandfather of Jacob. Dear brother of Joe (Rosane) Vargas.
Brush fire burns near Gilroy industrial area
A fire broke out in a field south of Gilroy near an industrial area about 3:30pm Tuesday. The fire burned near Jamieson Way and East Luchessa Avenue. A pair of burnt chairs were visible near the road. Gilroy Fire Department responded quickly and had...
Back-to-school boost
For many students, what they wear on the first day of school is critical. Yet many disadvantaged youth in Gilroy don't have the privilege of going back-to-school shopping.
