Updated: Driver in chase got away on foot
The pickup truck driver pursued by authorities for more than 30 minutes Tuesday from Hollister to Gilroy escaped on foot, but the investigating sheriff’s office reported that it might have a positive identification on the suspect.
Police arrest man wanted for assault, gang affiliation
Early this morning, Gilroy Police Department executed a search warrant on the 7300 block of Old Gilroy Drive in Gilroy for Robert Birrueta, 21, who was wanted on charges of assault with a deadly weapon and participating in a criminal street gang.
Miss California Rodeo Salinas contest opens Feb. 14
The California Rodeo Salinas, which runs July 18-21 at the Salinas Sports Complex, seeks candidates for Miss California Rodeo Salinas.
3 letters: Pasta feed example of why Gilroy’s great; Frivilous complaint about ‘Men at Work’ signs; Assemblyman Luis Alejo out of touch with small business
Pasta feed benefit for the choirs another example of what makes Gilroy great
Updated: Jesaiah Baer ‘grateful’ for chance on American Idol
San Benito High School junior Jesaiah Baer's audition for “American Idol,” which aired Jan. 30, made the list of most memorable auditions. It is a distinction that landed Baer's clip on Fox's official website for the show and gave her more airtime when her episode showed on a Wednesday evening.
Book: Crystal City, The Warriors of Escalor
In "Crystal City, The Warriors of Escalor", by Dennis Amoroso, political oppression has followed man to the mining colony of Mars. But this time, instead of waging war, the rebels use revolutionary energy technology based on the radical science of a brilliant lady physicist to escape the shackles of their military masters. They travel to a new world where the mutation of their DNA stops the aging process, creating a new era in the saga of humankind.
Hoops Roundup: MVC boys snap Gilroy’s five-game winning streak
Tommy Cox had 18 points and David Gonzalez scored 12, but Gilroy High’s boys basketball team suffered a 67-64 home loss to Monte Vista Christian on Wednesday night.
Football: Gavilan players pledge to four-year programs
At least two Gavilan College football players made recent commitments to four-year schools.
Football: Gilroy native OL Duran signs with BYU
Gilroy native Tim Duran signed to play football at Brigham Young.




















