Gilroy homeless census steady
The numbers of Gilroy residents without homes has changed little, while Santa Clara County’s homeless population increased over the past two years, according to a county report released July 18.
The 2019 “Homeless Census and Survey” conducted country-wide in January and February showed a 2...
Here’s looking at you
The Gilroy Ostrich Farm, 5560 Pacheco Pass Highway, recently opened to the public. The farm includes 20 ostriches, as well as alpacas, chickens, goats and other animals. A completely remodeled barn near the entrance to the farm serves as a farm stand, where guests...
Special 150th anniversary logo unveiled
Mayor Roland Velasco has promised a yearlong celebration to honor Gilroy’s 150th birthday. The first thing that needed to be done to kick off the party was the selection of a special 150th celebration logo.
The council unanimously approved the logo at the July 1...
U-Pick Organic Cherries
It’s cherry-picking time at the Lazy K Ranch Cherry Farm, east of Gilroy off Canada Road. The family-owned and -operated ranch ended the month of June with its second “u-pick” event, and families from all over the South Valley responded by filling their buckets...
Students serve community
Elementary students at Pacific Point Christian School in Gilroy have been busy with service projects this year. According to elementary school principal Amanda Riley, the club started in December, and the students have done seven service projects this year. The students give up their...
Pitch your tents!
Families converge on Gilroy Gardens once a month this summer in the theme park’s Family Camp & Movie Nights. More than 300 family campers pitched their tents in the South County Picnic Grove for fun overnight camping on June 15, the most recent Saturday...
