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Mount Madonna School fifth-grader Aidan Rassech, of Gilroy, was to walk the red carpet at the Forum in Inglewood April 25 after being selected to participate in California WE Day, an annual event that brings together bright, young minds from all over. Rassech was part...

Gilroy will be celebrating a historic milestone next year as March 12, 2020 marks the 150th anniversary of incorporation for the city. In preparation for the celebratory year, the City of Gilroy Arts and Culture Commission is hosting an Art Logo Contest. The winning...

Chad Browning, a former Hollister police officer who is accused of driving his vehicle onto a Gilroy sports field while fleeing from police last year, will undergo a mental health assessment before his next hearing, according to authorities. Browning, 42, of Fresno, was arrested in...

As more and more voters vote by mail and others wait until election day to register to vote, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors has approved sweeping changes in its election infrastructure, including replacing traditional polling places with new Vote Centers. The supervisors voted...

Building on the success of last year’s first-ever Garlic Chef Jr. cooking competition, the contest will return on July 26 to the 2019 Gilroy Garlic Festival. Young chefs ages 9-18 are encouraged to apply by May 1 to compete on the Garlic Cook-Off Stage. MasterChef...

The Gilroy Planning Commission is recommending an ordinance that aims to promote a “good neighbor” policy for businesses and residents downtown. The commission voted 6-1 for the new ordinance April 4, with Commissioner Casey Estorga dissenting. The ordinance will now head to the city council...

Golden State Brew & Grill reopened April 6 after a six-month remodel project that upgraded the restaurant and brewery. The business, located at 7560 Monterey Rd, Suite 100 in downtown Gilroy, celebrated with a party featuring live music. Golden State Brew & Grill originally planned on...

Business and personal property taxpayers in Santa Clara County now have access to SCC DTAC, a new mobile app launched by Santa Clara County’s Department of Tax and Collections to provide more than 500,000 property owners with an easier way to pay the second...

Starting April 2, the Santa Clara County Library District—which includes Morgan Hill and Gilroy—is holding a second round of its Food for Fines program, in which patrons can waive up to $100 in fines and fees in exchange for a non-perishable food donation of...

The Gilroy Historical Society is seeking nominations for its 2019 Architectural Awards for residential and commercial buildings, and the deadline is fast approaching. The categories are: Historic Design Award, for a new building in downtown Gilroy that complements the original historic buildings or enhances the Downtown...