Christmas Day homicide suspect charged with murder
A 21-year-old man was formally charged with murder in the Christmas Day killing of a woman who had a restraining order against him - marking the Garlic Capital's third murder this year, according to the Gilroy Police Department.
Station 55 celebrates new owners
On Oct. 12, the community welcomed Station 55’s new owners, Shauna and Charles Davis, to downtown Gilroy. Their restaurant is located at 55 Fifth Street. They received enthusiastic support from the fire department, friends, family and the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce.
Gavilan Roundup: Dec. 30
The Gavilan women's basketball team dropped its fifth straight, a 68-43 loss to American River Thursday.
Police blotter: Corporal injury of a spouse or cohabitant
The Gilroy Police Department responded to a variety of crimes this week, including a Christmas day murder, driving infractions, corporal injury and grand theft. Arrests were recorded in this week's GPD blotter from Dec. 12 to Dec. 26.
Cougars take second in Bulldog Chase
Christopher had two bad quarters against Brookside Christian, falling 53-40 to take second at the Bulldog Chase Saturday.
Hartman, Bowers lead second-half push to send Christopher into championship game at Bulldog Chase
Christopher rode the hot hand of Chad Hartman to complete a 10-point comeback to defeat Hillsdale 64-51 and advance to the championship game at the Bulldog Chase Friday.
Winter Holiday Anti-DUI crackdown nets 316 arrests
Officers representing 13 county law enforcement agencies arrested 316 individuals for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs from Dec. 13 through Dec 25.
Coffee with Mayor Gage set for Jan. 25
Mayor Don Gage has scheduled his next “Coffee with the Mayor” event for 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014 at City Hall, according to a press release from City staff.
Still searching for ways to give? Look to your local schools
This year, Gilroy resident Christine Taylor took an unusual approach to Christmas.
YMCA senior nutrition programs receive $10,000 grant
Senior nutrition programs at the Gilroy Senior Center (7371 Hanna St.) and the Centennial Senior Center in Morgan Hill (171 W. Edmundson Ave.) got a collective $10,000 boost as the YMCA of Silicon Valley was awarded extra funds through the CareMore Foundation’s Senior Hunger Grant Program.
