76 F
Gilroy
February 4, 2026

GETTING OUT: ‘Orienteering’ adds challenge to enjoying the great outdoors

A couple Saturdays ago, I answered the call for trail building labor on the Jim Donnelly Trail at Henry Coe Park. On a cool cloudy morning, I drove out Gilroy Hot Springs Road to the Hunting Hollow park entrance. When I arrived, I could not have been more surprised. A parking lot that usually has half dozen cars and a few horse trailers was busting at the seams. There must have been 70 cars in that lot. I was lucky to find a spot.

Alternative plans during the football game

It was a guy's weekend but the women were out in force. What

Annie: A complete delight

Taken from the Harold Gray comic strip character "Little Orphan Annie," the story takes place in the 1930s during the depression with "its centerpiece, Annie displaying her optimism and heart under dire circumstances. With some memorable music by Charles Strouse and lyrics by Martin Charnin, the show is easy to listen to and enjoy.

Speed limits in town change

Motorists, check speed limit signs in Gilroy for changes. As of Oct. 14, speed limits on some streets have either increased or decreased.   Chestnut Street, Church Street, Eighth Street, Fourth Street, Kern Avenue, Miller Avenue, Sunrise Drive, Third Street and Hanna Street were all affected...

Weekly stargazing tips 5.10.05

May 10 Morning Mercury

County exec’s contract extended

Today, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors voted

New Year’s: A worldwide celebration

In a few more hours the ball will drop, champagne will flow, and

Live-action history

Sarah and Alan Montgomery are somewhat of an odd couple these

The western: A dying breed?

Since the library has moved into the new building, it has seen a

Wasserman pleased with his first year

From 200 to 15,000. That's the increase of email newsletters

SOCIAL MEDIA

10,025FansLike
1,461FollowersFollow
2,589FollowersFollow