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May 20, 2026

Bilingual School Wins State Award

Amid praises of “good job” and star-shaped stickers, a student attending school in Gilroy may also receive a different kind of compliment: “excelente,” “muy bueno” or “terrifico.”

Digest

Seeking 30 for summer mainstage musical

Letter: Ridiculous to bump the Patriot Guard Riders off the list at parade

I was happy to see I was quoted accurately by reporter Lindsey

State upgrades Gilroy’s 9-1-1 system

GILROY—Gilroy’s 9-1-1 emergency communications system will get a nearly $300,000 state-of-the-art overhaul at no cost to the city.

Prep Football: Balers maul Cougars

GILROY—Until Friday night’s game, the last time the San Benito and Christopher football teams had played each other was in 2012. The Cougars probably wouldn’t mind if it was another three years—at a minimum—before they played the Haybalers again. San Benito mauled its third straight league opponent, 50-7.

Gerald “Jerry-Papa” Smith August 11, 1934 – March 4, 2012

Gerald “Jerry – Papa” Smith, husband of Julia Smith passed away at his residence surrounded by his family at the age of 77. Private cremation will be held. A Celebration of Jerry's Life for family and friends to attend will be held at a later date and will be announced.

Local digest: Student is principal for the day at St. Mary School

Seventh-grader Maria Sanchez may decide elementary school

Tennis: Doubles teams lead CHS boys past Live Oak, 4-3

Christopher High’s boys tennis team swept doubles play on its way to a 4-3 home win over Live Oak on Wednesday.

Religion: Guard My Speech

How powerful words are! Rabbi Seymour J Cohen wrote: “Words can inspire, destroy, console us, entice us. Throughout history words promoted hatred, murder, even wars! How many politicians permanently had their careers ended by false rumors and innuendos!” Each of us have experienced the power...

Jazz @ Gavilan concert set for Nov. 6

Get ready for an evening of music as the Jazz @ Gavilan Concert returns to the Gavilan College Theater at 7pm Nov. 6.  This annual concert promises a night of classic jazz, and local talent that music lovers won’t want to miss, says a press...

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