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March 11, 2026

5 letters: Garlic Fest success, Wasteful government, Vet grateful for honor, Death of Jesus, Fun Run success

Impressive performance by all the hard workers who make our Garlic Fest best

URM hard line stance endorsed

The city’s new hardscrabble stance on the vacant unreinforced masonry buildings downtown is, understandably, born of frustration. Years of trying to cajole, incentivize, plead, push and assist have resulted in hardly any change. Vacant buildings dominate the central block. It’s an embarrassment to the community, and it’s no wonder that Mayor Don Gage, a born-and-raised Gilroyan, has had enough.

Let’s talk trash

It's a messy business, but thanks to the efforts of the Gilroy High School wrestling and basketball teams, along with first-year volunteers New Hope Community Church, those overseeing one of the Garlic Festival's grittiest jobs made trash patrol operate like a well-oiled machine.

Korean War veteran recalls cease-fire like it was yesterday

On July 27, 1953, the Korean War ended. The signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement put into force a cease-fire, established a new border between the nations of North and South Korea and finalized the repatriation of prisoners of war.

G-Fest president helps save dying dog at festival

Garlic Festival President Dennis Harrigan brought his veterinarian skills to the festival when he saved a service dog from heatstroke on Saturday. 

Animal house

The Santa Clara County Fair opens to the public August 1, but 4-H and Future Farmers of America organizations from Morgan Hill, San Martin and Gilroy are already in the swing of things, competing on fairgrounds since July 28.

Running: Mt. Madonna Challenge to test runners for 38th year

If you’re ready to elevate your running, the Mt. Madonna Challenge may be for you.

Crime briefs: Ecstasy, stolen guns, bar fights

Here's a roundup of some criminal incidents in Gilroy this week:

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