Downtown ‘good neighbor’ policy moves forward
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’s remodel complete
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...
County offers mobile bill-pay app
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...
Food for Fines Program is back for seconds
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...
Historical society seeking nominations
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...
Chamber to host legislative summit
Washington and Sacramento politicians and local elected officials will be descending upon Gilroy next month to discuss policy issues and how they impact South County residents.
The Gilroy Chamber of Commerce is hosting its sixth annual Legislative Summit on Friday, April 26 from 11am to...
CHP to conduct St. Patrick’s Day checkpoint
The Hollister-Gilroy office of the California highway Patrol will conduct a DUI and driver license checkpoint on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2019, within an unincorporated area of south Santa Clara County.
GUSD teacher featured in county PSA series
South Valley Middle School teacher Rachael Cornaggia was featured in the latest edition of Santa Clara County Office of Education’s “Why I Teach” video public service announcement series in support of the 2019 Teacher Recruitment Fair.
In the seventh installment of the series, 2018 Teacher...
Create your Garlic Fest poster
Spice up your art portfolio and enter the 2019 Gilroy Garlic Festival Art Poster Contest.
Artists across the country are being invited to submit their original artwork for the chance to win cash prizes in the 2019 contest.
The winning entry will be reproduced as a...
Manhunt: Homeless man sought for San Martin rape
A month after rape suspect Sharwian Bobian was released from jail, law enforcement officers are searching for him. He is accused of false imprisonment and involuntary sex with a woman who brought food and provisions to his makeshift shelter.
The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s...



















