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.
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.
Free Rides for Drinkers on Cinco de Mayo
AAA wants Cinco de Mayo fiesta-goers to celebrate and enjoy the day safely. To assist, AAA Northern California will offer its Tipsy Tow service free of charge to anybody who feels they’re too impaired to drive. You do not need to be a AAA Member to take advantage of this free service to the community.
