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Gary Young was known by many in Gilroy, greeting everyone with corny jokes to make them smile. “Anywhere he went he made friends,” his daughter Stacey Silva said. “Even if he didn’t know you, he would say ‘good morning’ no matter what time of day...

The City of Gilroy is drawing interest from developers to transform its 536 acres on Hecker Pass, including Gilroy Gardens, into a recreational destination. The city has been seeking proposals for the “Hecker Pass Highway Tourism and Recreation Development Opportunity” since Nov. 16. Submissions are...

A federal judge in Washington, D.C., sentenced Mariposa Castro, of Gilroy, to 45 days in jail Feb. 23 for her participation in the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Castro, also known as Imelda Castro, was also ordered to pay a $5,000...

Gilroy appointed its second interim fire chief Jan. 6 as it attempts to recruit for a permanent position. Former Watsonville fire chief Mark Bisbee will take over the interim role from Jeff Clet, who was named interim fire chief in January 2019 after the retirement...

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...

Since coaches Efren Pineda and Roney Cardoza took over the reins of the Gilroy High girls soccer team four years ago, it has never had a roster filled with so many players who also compete on club programs in the off-season. The increased level...

I’ve asked before several times about the putrid compost smell that invades Gilroy’s west side around 8 PM at least along Santa Teresa Blvd., from Longmeadow Drive south back

Every sports team needs players who lead by example. Christopher High football stalwarts Payton Wheeler and Rossi Oteri are splitting reps in practice at one of the offensive tackle positions, a byproduct of the Cougars graduating their entire offensive line.  “Payton and Rossi are the...

Miller Avenue reopened through the Glen Loma Ranch development Dec. 28 following a seven-month closure to realign the road. The work included shifting the roadway and adding a roundabout at the intersection of Miller and West Luchessa avenues as development continues on the Glen Loma...

A typical day during the week for Diana J. and her son, a fifth-grader at Las Animas Elementary, usually begins with them sitting in front of the computer, gearing up for another day of distance learning. It sounds like a simple enough process, yet, it’s...