Local Scene: Uvas Creek cleanup; ‘Eterne’ photography exhibit
Help clean up Uvas Creek
The Uvas Creek Cleanup Day is scheduled for May 20 from 9am to noon.
Volunteers are asked to meet at Christmas Hill Park, Ranch Site softball field located at 7049 Miller Ave. All equipment will be provided, including water, garbage bags,...
First/Kern intersection updated in Gilroy
The City of Gilroy has updated the intersection of First Street and Kern Avenue.
Drivers are now prohibited from making left turns to eastbound First Street from Kern Avenue. There are new signs posted indicating that the traffic entering onto First Street from Kern Avenue...
PHOTO: Free comics for all
Caldwell’s Comics & Cards, 7483 Monterey St. in downtown Gilroy, celebrated Free Comic Book Day on May 6, an annual tradition of the store since it opened in 2021. Thousands of comic book shops around the world participated in Free Comic Book Day, with...
Gilroy man arrested for sexual assault in Palo Alto
A Gilroy man was arrested on May 4 for reportedly sexually assaulting a woman at a Palo Alto salon where he worked.
According to Palo Alto Police, a woman reported that she had been assaulted by her masseur on April 15 at LaBelle Day Spa...
Gilroy council updates city’s illegal fireworks ordinance
The Gilroy City Council on Monday voted 5-1 to tighten up the language in the city’s illegal fireworks ordinance in the hopes of discouraging scofflaws on the Fourth of July and beyond.
In April 2022, the council agreed to update the ordinance to make property...
Gilroy’s housing plan now heads to state
The Gilroy City Council agreed on Monday to send its eight-year housing plan to the state for its approval, but only after a few tweaks are made.
While the council was unanimous in its decision to send the 2023-31 Housing Element to the California Department...
Gilroy Police blotter, April 24-May 1, 2023
April 24
• Vehicles were reportedly burglarized on the 7200 block of Princevalle Street and 600 block of W. Sixth Street.
• Vehicles were reported stolen on the 9300 block of Rodeo Drive and 7400 block of Crawford Court.
• Grand theft was reported on the 8100...
Bike to Wherever in May
The Bay Area Bike To Wherever Days returns May 18-20, and Gilroy will host a variety of events to mark the movement.
An “Energizer Station” will be set up at the entrance to Christmas Hill Park on Uvas Park Drive and Miller Avenue on May...
Free Comic Book Day returns to downtown Gilroy store
Caldwell’s Comics & Cards, 7483 Monterey St. in downtown Gilroy, is one of thousands of comic book shops around the world that will participate in Free Comic Book Day on May 6.
The store will be open from 11am to 6pm.
Each year, participating stores give...
Pop a Cork for culinary graduates
Kneaded Culinary Academy will celebrate its graduates during the seventh annual Pop A Cork on May 18 from 6:30-9pm at MOHI Wine, 12775 Uvas Road in Morgan Hill.
More than 150 students this year from classes in Gilroy, Hollister, Morgan Hill and San Jose...
