Community comes together for a family left behind
That quote epitomizes Gilroy. Here, there is the power, and that
Caltrain: Gilroy service likely to stay
Caltrain sent a news release Monday stating they will ask the
FOOTBALL: Raiders move to 2-1 with win over Jets
The New York Jets like to believe they can do whatever they want
It’s more fun to buy holiday gifts locallyÂ
Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving when hordes of shoppers looking for holiday deals pillage the aisles of chain retail stores like the Vandals sacking ancient Rome. It’s a fun annual tradition for some families to get up early in the morning to go to the malls, outlets and shopping centers and find the marked-down bargains. We at MHAT-19 would like to encourage South Valley locals who are looking for special holiday gifts to consider during the holidays and throughout the year supporting the local economy by purchasing some merchandise and services from local shops and businesses.
Red Phone: Why clean only for company?
"Why does Gilroy only clean up for company? I have lived in Gilroy for 20+ years. I own a business in Gilroy, and it seems the only time any cleanup or weed cutting is done is when the Garlic Festival is happening. Maybe they should put aside money for diesel tractors so the vegetation can be cut more than once a year. Why is it only cleaned for visitors and not the residents whose taxes pay for these services and live here year-round, not just one weekend?"
Former Gilroy residents celebrate 70th wedding anniversary
Bill and Lawana Clem, formerly of Gilroy, celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary July 26. The couple married in San Martin in 1945 and raised their four children, Larry, Glenda, Marilyn and Bruce, in South Santa Clara County. Bill Clem, a World War II veteran who served in the Army Air Force 303rd Bomb Group, worked as a carpenter for 16 years and later became building inspector for the City of Gilroy until his retirement. Lawana Clem worked for Gilroy Cannery for 39 years. The Clems retired to Oklahoma in 1989. They have six grandchildren, one step-granddaughter, two step-great-grandchildren and three great-grandsons.
A year for pine siskins, red crossbills and red-breasted nuthatches
A what year for what? Many of our feathered friends from Canada are enjoying the relative warmth, sunshine and especially the abundant food of South Valley this winter.
Fun Facts About Watermelon
What better way to cool down on a hot summer day than with a watermelon? The sweet, red middle inside the crunchy green rind has been enjoyed by people all over the world for thousands of years.

















