Councilmember Armendariz recall effort begins
A group of Gilroy residents are forming a recall effort against City Councilmember Rebeca Armendariz, more than a week after an investigation concluded the first-term elected official violated several ordinances and downplayed her role in a Halloween party that turned deadly.
The attempt to remove...
Nursing facility resident recovers from Covid-19 while staff members test positive
A resident of a Gilroy nursing facility has recovered from Covid-19, while three staff members have tested positive in the last week.
Gilroy Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, located on Murray Avenue, posts regular updates of Covid-19 cases at its facility on its website.
“We share this...
Freels retiring as Gilroy’s city clerk
Shawna Freels is retiring as Gilroy’s city clerk after 14 years at the helm.
Freels announced her intentions to the city council in a letter on March 22. Her last day with Gilroy is April 16.
“I value the support and encouragement of each City Council...
Bob Torgerson
Bob Torgerson was born on March 7, 1934 in Fargo, North Dakota and passed away peacefully on July 10, 2019 after a battle with Alzheimer's. He is survived by his 4 children, 2 granddaughters and 2 great grandsons. He lived a full life enjoying...
April exhibition features Gilroy artist Santiago Moreno
Gilroy’s Santiago Moreno began creating art just a couple of years ago as a way to overcome personal struggles at a difficult time in his life. Now, he hopes to inspire others by sharing dozens of his works with the community at an exhibition...
Carol Marques to run for second Gilroy City Council term
Carol Marques will seek another term on the Gilroy City Council in the November election.
The Gilroy native served a year on the city’s Parks and Recreation Commission before winning a bid in 2018 to fill the remaining two years of the late Paul Kloecker’s...
Historic Gilroy homes for sale
Those looking to own a piece of history in Gilroy have a couple of options.
Two homes, at 1980 Pacheco Pass Highway and 7040 Church St., are on the market.
The Pacheco Pass home was built by Horace Willson in 1859, and it was the first...
Aver Family pulling up stakes
After 16 years in the wine business, John and Carolyn Aver of Aver Family Vineyards in San Martin are closing out a fast-paced chapter.
The couple, who operated a tasting room on the grounds of their home off Watsonville Road for much of that time,...
