Gilroy artist shows work in New York
Louise Shields is on cloud nine.
That’s because the Gilroy artist recently returned from a trip to New York earlier in May with some of her friends to attend a reception at the Agora Gallery, where a pair of her works were on display.
“The reception...
Gilroy pedals to the top in Bay Area biking competition
When it comes to its residents biking around town, Gilroy has some bragging rights in the Bay Area.
As National Bike Month comes to a close, bicyclists in Gilroy powered the city to the top spot in the Pedal Power Challenge.
In April, the Silicon Valley...
Young South County hooper scores big in national competition
Audrina Salinas is an avid athlete who loves to play basketball and softball.
The South County resident said she loves “everything” about basketball, and practices every day to improve her skill.
Practice makes perfect, as the saying goes, and all that hard work has certainly paid...
Local Scene: Las Animas Elementary wins bike rack contest
Las Animas wins countywide bike rack contest
Las Animas Elementary School earned first place in the 2023 Santa Clara County Department of Public Health Bike Rack Decorating Contest.
The judges chose Las Animas Elementary’s decorated bike rack entry out of all submissions received from elementary schools...
Judge’s ruling delays Pacheco Dam expansion plans
Plans to build a new dam for Pacheco Reservoir in southeast Santa Clara County are on hold after a superior court judge in May ruled that the project developer had incorrectly claimed it is exempt from state environmental laws.
Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge...
A rockin’ cause: Day on the Ridge raises $154K-plus for St. Joseph’s Family Center
Day on the Ridge returned to a Gilroy family’s home Sunday, featuring a full day’s lineup of live bands, raising more than $150,000 for a local nonprofit and bringing together hundreds of locals and visitors in the spirit of charity and camaraderie.
The May 28...
PHOTOS: Gilroy marks Memorial Day
Local residents, veterans and their families gathered May 29 at St. Mary Cemetery to remember those who died in combat serving their country. The annual Memorial Day ceremony, organized by the American Legion Post #217, included the presentation of the colors, the playing of...
Gilroy school board selects Munshi as next superintendent
Anisha Munshi will be the new superintendent of Gilroy Unified School District, following Deborah Flores’ retirement at the end of June after 16 years at the helm.
The Board of Education unanimously approved Munshi’s contract on May 18.
Munshi was announced as the finalist for the...
PHOTOS: Walk for wine in downtown Gilroy
Connoisseurs of the grape descended onto downtown Gilroy May 20 for the Wine & Art Walk. Organized by the Gilroy Downtown Business Association, the event featured 25 wineries pouring at businesses throughout downtown. Monterey Street was closed between Fourth and Sixth streets and open...
PHOTOS: Downtown Gilroy brewery celebrates opening
Settle Down Brewery & Taproom, 7515 Monterey St. in downtown Gilroy, marked its grand opening on May 20 with a ribbon-cutting event. Co-owners Giovanni Albanese and Robert Anderson said they wanted to open the business to share the variety of different beers they have...
