Do something good with all that extra Halloween candy
Following last year’s second annual "Treats for Troops" drive, where Las Animas Elementary students pooled approximately 888 pounds of candy for a good cause, they're at it again and inviting the community to join in on the sweet gesture.
Student influx at Luigi
Students at Luigi Aprea Elementary School are adjusting to bigger issues this fall, apart from the usual dreaded homework assignments, waking up early and getting back into the academic groove.
GPD Cpl. named in excessive force lawsuit
A former “known Norteno gang member” living in Gilroy is seeking millions of dollars in damages for what he alleges was excessive force and violation of civil rights by Cpl. Eustaquio “Paco” Rodriguez with the Gilroy Police Department.
Polls positive for ‘Quality of Life’ tax
City Council is pushing ahead with plans to place a sales tax or bond measure on the November 2014 ballot, after polling data shows “solid support” for a revenue-generating “Quality of Life” initiative proposed earlier this year by Mayor Don Gage.
Auto Racing: Hopf wins IMCA title in first year
Gilroy native Stephen Hopf is building himself quite an impressive résumé in the world of auto racing.
Turning a new fitness page
Brad Jones is known to many as the co-owner of a beloved local bookstore, an involved community member and familiar face in downtown Morgan Hill.
Pamphlets, petitions against charter
Teachers turned anti-charter activists have joined an effort to squash two charter school petitions.
Prep Roundup: Oct. 31
The Gilroy girls volleyball team is on a roll. The Mustangs ignited a two-game winning streak with a 3-0 win over Pajaro Valley at home Wednesday. GHS won 25-18, 25-9, 25-20. Sarah Weiby led the way for Gilroy, racking up 11 kills in the game. Alexis Conley added seven kills while McKenna Moreley and Leilani Mah each had five a piece. Jenna Clonts and Mah acted like a brick wall, guarding the net and coming up with four blocks each.
Student of the Week: Jailene Arellano
Jailene Arellano, a 17-year-old senior at Gilroy High School, is this week's "Student of the Week."
Isabel Ruiz Fletes June 10, 1942 – October 29, 2013
Sister of Fr. Rudy Ruiz. Rosary: November 4, 2013, at 7:00 P.M., at St. Benedict Church. Mass: November 5, 2013, at 10:00 A.M., at St. Benedict Church. Condolences: www.blackcoopersander.com.






















