Two more days for a free bus ride
VTA wants to help ease the commute for South County residents traveling to Mountain View by offering a FREE one-week trial on the Express Bus 185. This offer is available the week of May 8 – May 12 to the first 100 riders who sign up. For tickets and details visit: https://vta185.eventbrite.com Express Bus 185 offers round trip services from South County to Mountain View with reclining seats, Wi-Fi and more. It’s time for residents to start enjoying their commute to work again and say goodbye to driving in gridlock.
Gilroy Garlic Queen contest to Gilroy Gardens
For the first time, the annual Miss Gilroy Garlic Festival Queen Pageant will be hosted at Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park. The pageant will be held on Saturday, May 13 at 3:00 pm on the Lakeside Amphitheater stage. As part of the “Bigger, Better, Bolder” theme for the 2017 Gilroy Garlic Festival, this year pageant contestants will be eligible for even bigger awards, including a $7,500 Christopher Ranch scholarship prize for the Queen.
GUILTY: Sierra Lamar killer convicted
At least two courtrooms full of spectators—including the family of Sierra LaMar and dozens of volunteers who have been searching for her for the last five years—let out an audible gasp of relief May 9 when they heard the jury found Antolin Garcia Torres guilty of the Morgan Hill teen’s murder.
New business gives new perspective
There’s a new alternative for developmentally disabled adults and their families in Gilroy now that New Perspectives has opened its doors at 6400 Monterey Road. The sparkling facility, housed in the old Gilroy Dispatch building, is loaded with activities such as an art room, computer room, kitchen and even a stage that includes musical instruments such as guitars, a keyboard and a drum set.
These volunteers give it all
Hundreds of smiling volunteers eagerly gathered under white-tented canopies in front of South Valley Community Church Saturday with one simple goal in mind: helping people in need.
Police arrest felon who allegedly threw gun near kids
On May 6, members of the Gilroy Police Department’s Anti-Crime Team were proactively patrolling for criminal activity. During this time, they saw a male (Jose Martinez, 26-years-old) driving a vehicle and recognized him as being a gang member and a wanted felon.
Christopher falls in pitching duel against Notre Dame
In a pitcher’s duel, Gabriella Howard drew the short stick on Christopher’s loss to Notre Dame 1-0.




















