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October 7, 2025

Gilroy’s electric, solar-assisted school bus unveiled

Starting fall 2014, Gilroy Unified School District bus riders will have the chance to hop aboard a converted, $150,000 solar assisted and electric powered school bus.

Seeing Red: They’re just kids

I was watching a local baseball game the other day and kept getting distracted by something behind me. I’ll admit that it was hot and I was irritable, but I just couldn’t drown out the loudmouth parent. Sure, some people can be obnoxious, but what got me about this guy was that he was heckling the players. That does not sit well with me.

Authorities make 89 DUI arrests during Memorial Day weekend

Law enforcement agencies across Santa Clara County targeted impaired drivers during Memorial Day weekend and arrested 89 people for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, according to a press release from the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office.

Police blotter: Burglary, possession of a switchblade

The Gilroy Police Department recently responded to a variety of crimes, including burglary, possession of a switchblade, driving under the influence and vandalism.  Arrests were recorded in the GPD blotter May 15 through 21. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.

Hikers rescued at Anderson Reservoir dam

Three hikers prompted a multi-agency helicopter rescue when they climbed a cliff at Anderson Dam in northeast Morgan Hill and couldn't get down Thursday, according to authorities.

Gilroy’s new electric bus to be unveiled May 27

Partnering with the Gilroy Unified School District, Breathe California will soon be unveiling a formerly diesel-fueled school bus converted to a fully electric, solar-recharged vehicle.

Revving up her dreams

Renee Carrillo remembers her first job in a coffee shop.

Prep Roundup: May 22

Christopher's bats were hot against Milpitas, but it just couldn't turn basehits into runs.

Sierra’s family supports ‘ultimate penalty’

Sierra LaMar had a full life ahead of her when she disappeared from her north Morgan Hill home at the age of 15, and her family says that’s why her alleged killer deserves the death penalty.

‘Second chance’ for sign proponents

City Council heard the pleas of 12 vocal business owners and community members who asked for a three-month reprieve from the controversial sign ordinance. But the regulations—which involve warning violating businesses and fining them up to $500 in some cases—will remain in effect.

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