Gilroy man dies in San Jose crash
A 39-year-old Gilroy man died in a crash involving multiple vehicles and a big-rig on northbound Highway 101 in San Jose early Wednesday morning, a California Highway Patrol spokesperson said.
The crash was reported around 5:55am on northbound Highway 101 north of Story Road.
Investigators determined...
Gilroy organizations’ new leaders talk 2023 and beyond
Some prominent organizations in Gilroy welcomed new faces at the helm as the calendar flipped to 2023.
Victoria Valencia is the new CEO of the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce, Frank Johnson has taken over as executive director of Visit Gilroy and Jeff Orth is overseeing...
Gilroy planners request more time on electronic billboard ordinance
A proposal to construct a 75-foot electronic billboard adjacent to Highway 101 has drawn the ire of some Gilroy residents, including others from outside of the city, who say its bright lights would not only serve as a distraction to passing motorists, but also...
Gilroy remembers Coach Kelley
Whenever one of Avis Kelley’s students would beat their own personal record on the track, the entire team would celebrate, regardless of whether it was a winning run or not.
That was part of Kelley’s DNA, always encouraging everyone around him to make that extra...
Artwork at Gilroy Center for the Arts depicts healing, reentry
When Mark Ashford was nearing the end of his prison sentence about three years ago, he said he went “full force” into turning his life around.
The Gilroy resident, who spent 25 years in and out of the prison system after getting involved in the...
Local Scene: Coffee with the mayor; Santa Clara Farm Bureau scholarships
Mayor, city administrator to discuss council priorities
The public is invited to join Mayor Marie Blankley for Conversation and Coffee on Feb. 4 at 9:30am in the Council Chambers at 7351 Rosanna St.
This month, Blankley will be joined by City Administrator Jimmy Forbis for a...
Tax relief may be available for storm-damaged properties in Santa Clara County
The Santa Clara County Assessor is reminding property owners that they may qualify for property tax relief if their property was damaged by recent storms.
California law provides property tax relief for taxpayers whose property was damaged or destroyed. Disaster Relief Claim forms for temporary...
Santa Clara eligible for electric vehicle charger rebates
A $30 million incentive project is underway to help businesses, nonprofits, public agencies and tribes fund the installation of electric vehicle chargers in disadvantaged and low-income communities across the state.
Santa Clara is on the list of 30 counties where such parties are eligible for...
Small earthquake shakes South County
A magnitude 3.7 earthquake struck southern Santa Clara County Monday morning at 5:58 a.m., according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The quake struck at a depth of 5.9 kilometers, about 9 kilometers east/northeast of San Martin.
Cal Fire spokesperson Josh Shifren said there had been no...
As Biden visits, Bay Area reps plead for disaster aid
The Bay Area Congressional delegation—Rep. Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Rep. Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Rep. Anna Eshoo (CA-16) and Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17)—wrote to President Joe Biden on Jan. 19 to request that relief for Santa Clara County be included in the Presidential Major Declaration for...
