Development fees set to rise in July
The costs for certain developments within Gilroy are set to increase by up to 15 percent in July after the city council unanimously adopted a resolution this week that officials said will fund long-term planning activities like the General Plan and High Speed Rail Master Plan updates.
Gilroy teachers: performance or seniority?
If two state initiatives make it on the state ballot and are voted into law, it might mean first-year teachers such as Zane Boehlke—a new English teacher at Christopher High School—would be less likely to lose their jobs if the state economy takes a downturn and school districts are forced to cut staff to make it through the school year.
Knockout: ‘The ghost’ gives title belt to local youth
On April 6, one fighter met another.
They Run the World
An unusual birthday gift has reached global proportions for Cathy Rodgers and her daughter Katie Emick. What started as a personal challenge years ago grew into an environmental crusade to plant trees around the world.
Coming soon: ‘Barn Again’
“Barn Again,” a new blog highlighting South County barns and farm buildings, will launch soon at gilroydispatch.com. Born out of a sense that locals are losing touch with agricultural heritage, the blog will document the beauty of older structures—even those that have been lost to the passing of time—as well as share stories of people in the community who own and preserve these treasures.
Youth Swimming: Far out
MORGAN HILL — Corey Latham joined the Gilroy Gators last November with big goals—and an even bigger workload.
Protect puppy from ‘pooped out’ parvo
When days are a bit warmer and longer, people and pets have more time to frequent the parks and trails in our community. More pets in any one area can lead to the spread of bacterial, protozoan and viral infections.
Fire blazes at Christopher H.S. for teen training
Teenagers spent this afternoon fighting flames at Christopher High School as part of a training exercise for Gilroy’s first teen Community Emergency Response Team course.




















