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More than 100 veterans, family members and local residents attended a Veterans Day ceremony at the American Legion Gilroy Post on Sixth Street Nov....

Locals receive full CalFresh benefits for November

Business

Full CalFresh benefits have now been issued to all California recipients whose November payments had been delayed by the federal government shutdown, says a...

Nonprofit teams up with GUSD to feed Gilroy families

Business

A Bay Area nonprofit launched an emergency weekend meal program last weekend in partnership with the Gilroy Unified School District, and is planning to...

Corona sisters, Ridgway, Tassio lead Christopher volleyball

Christopher High School

Christopher High volleyball just finished its second season in the Blossom Valley Athletic League’s “A” League, the Mt. Hamilton Division, and it was another...

Local Scene: Support youth soccer in Gilroy

Community

For Gilroy children, soccer is more than just a game—it’s a chance to grow, learn and belong. Gavilan United Football Club (GUFC), founded by...

Religion: A prophet for our time

Community

The Interfaith Clergy Alliance of South County, whose members provide these articles each week, includes Jews, Christians, Muslims and Buddhists. All but the Buddhist...

OPINION

Editorial: The cost of ending SNAP—and the hunger it will bring

November 6, 2025

In the coming days, the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) faces elimination for the month of November, or it may be partially funded—moves that threaten to deepen food insecurity for millions of Americans, including many right here in Gilroy. SNAP, formerly known as food stamps, is not a handout....