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March 21, 2026

UPDATED: No threat to Gavilan College, officials say

The Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office has completed its investigation into a vague threat of violence and has determined that there is no threat to the campus, according to an message from Gavilan administrators posted Thursday afternoon. The online comment, left on a Facebook page Wednesday night, was taken out of context, the message reads.

Quelling Cinco de Mayo protests a ‘larger battle’

Four Live Oak High School students urged the mostly Hispanic contingent of adults in attendance for an April 21 Cinco de Mayo community safety meeting to not show up in front of their school May 5 like two other groups have planned.

Downtown biz: Don’t ban signs

At least a dozen individual downtown business owners—some entrenched in the Garlic Capital since the 1960s and others who set up shop less than a year ago—are stunned the city banned a wide variety of signage they say helps bring people through the front door.

GPD to host prescription drug take back

In conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Agency, the Gilroy Police Department will be hosting an April 26 event offering residents a chance to safely dispose of expired, unused or unwanted prescription drugs.

Former Dispatch editor honored with proclamation

Gilroy council chambers were packed Monday night, more than they have been in nearly five years, as former Gilroy Dispatch executive editor Mark Derry was recognized by the city he continues to call home.

Divvying out Measure A funds to S. County

An effort to provide uninsured lower-income Morgan Hill children with healthcare services has helped a Santa Clara County nonprofit gain public funds to expand its reach to other communities.

Prep Softball: Christopher beats Gilroy for first time in school history

GILROY — For the first time in school history Christopher walked away the winner of the crosstown clash with Gilroy.

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