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March 7, 2026

City takes a look at homeless issue

The stabbing of a Gilroy pizza restaurant last week by a homeless man with a criminal record fueled a special public meeting Jan. 17 with city officials to discuss issues with the city’s homeless population. The hosted the special study session at 6:00 pm at...

Blotter: High crimes during the holidays

Dec. 2 11:30 pm: Jorge Munoz was arrested for assault when he choked and punched a victim. Dec. 14 12:00 pm: A victim on Broadway reported six unauthorized accounts on her credit report. 12:00 pm: A victim on Honey Court discovered eight fake checks cashed from his business...

CHP needs help on hit and run

Osejo, Luis Guzman, DOB: 01/29/1984 HMA, 5’-9”, 200 lbs, Hair: Blk, Eyes: Brn 2623 E. Westcott Ave., Visalia CA 93292 CADL: D1603220 Osejo is wanted for questioning for his involvement in a 20001(a) CVC (Hit & Run) fatal traffic collision that occurred on Nov. 1,...

Man wanted in city’s only murder

On Wednesday November 24 at approximately 4:30 pm on the 7500 block of Alexander Street, Jason Contreras, 32, was gunned down on the sidewalk; the apparent result of an argument that made Contreras the city's first homicide victim of the year. Police have identified Jay...

Weekend Fire Warning

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory and Red Flag Warning for the San Francisco Bay Area and much of Northern California. This warning is in effect from 10pm Friday December 15, 2017 through 10am Sunday December 17, 2017 for higher than...

GPD seeks murder suspect in gang shooting

In what they are calling a gang-related shooting, Gilroy Police are seeking Jay Robert Vasquez, 20 as a suspect in the murder of 32-year-old Gilroy resident, Jason Contreras on the 7500 block of Alexander Street. A warrant has been issued for his arrest. Vasquez should be...

Ornaments for a good cause

Since 1973 hairdressers Stan Sotello and Mark Shiplett have been decorating Robert Raymond Salon, which has been at 7465 Eigleberry St. for the past 17 years (it used to be across the street). Their collection got bigger and bigger and floor space got smaller, so...

St. Louise Hospital’s new director focuses on tech

St. Louise Regional Hospital’s new chief medical officer wants to see the 93-bed medical center grow, incorporate cutting edge technologies and focus on the newest cancer treatments. Dr. Arthur Douville takes over the helm of the South Valley’s hospital, as well as San Jose’s O’Connor...

Scammers steal big from Gilroyans

Following the discovery of at least four credit card skimming devices in Gilroy at least $56,000 has been reported stolen in credit card and debit card transactions. The Gilroy Police Department with the help of Regional Enforcement Allied Computer Team discovered two credit card skimming...

Five locals charged with insurance fraud

Five South Valley men, including two from Gilroy and two from San Martin, were charged with running a $235,948 insurance scam where they faked 18 car accidents and billed insurance companies for work that was never done. Brothers Angel Topete, 36, and Joshua Topete, 34,...

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