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January 23, 2026

Vet course opens eyes to new experiences

The newspaper industry has taken a hit in recent years and sometimes it's as though I'm walking a tightrope - trying to remain balanced in a business whose future is up in the air.

Red Phone: ‘UFO’ could be a balloon

"On Sunday night, Oct. 9 about 11:30 p.m. I was sitting on my front porch off Carmel between Fourth and Fifth streets. While on the phone with a friend, I saw in the sky a reddish glowing sphere. It looked like a balloon with a candle attached. This object was really odd and got me wondering what can this be? The object in question then began to get closer and become more clear. It was a quiet night and I didn't hear any noise coming from the object. It was about 300 to 400 feet in the sky. I ran inside to get my mom and dad to check it out. My dad thought it was weird looking too. And as soon as we watched it for a few more moments, the object started to lift further into the sky and it started to 'sail' southeast still glowing red. I couldn't believe my eyes. Just wanted to get a response. Did anyone else in Gilroy see this? Please advise."

BOXING: Deal done for Guerrero-Berto fight Nov. 24

A deal is completed pitting WBC interim welterweight titleholder Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero against former WBC welterweight champion Andre Berto on Nov. 24 at the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, Guerrero’s co-manager Luis DeCubas Jr. told the Dispatch on Monday.

SVCT’s Members Choice awards handed out

For the past 41 years, local actors have looked forward to South

COLUMN: The NHL is only hurting itself

I think it’s about time to realize the leadership of the National Hockey League might not have a good grasp on reality. Because why else would those in charge try so hard to ruin the sport they run?

‘Always A Bridesmaid’ sparkles in Gilroy

When four old buddies from high school get together 40 years later for weddings and other emergency, there is happy chaos and laughs with almost every line in this delightful 51st Pintello’s Comedy Theatre offering.

Soldier’s Tale: Memorial Day spurs recollections of dad’s wartime sacrifices

On a warm spring afternoon 22 years ago, my dad and I sat chatting on the lawn outside a clinic where my mother, who suffered from early onset Alzheimer’s Disease, was having an MRI. My dad had been her caregiver for nearly 10 years. During a lull in our conversation, he took his worn leather wallet from his pocket and, from between two old photographs, he pulled out a lock of hair. “I think it’s time I told you about Helen…” he began.

Family recovering from July wreck that killed a Lodi girl

Three members of a Gilroy family have returned home nearly a

Sewer line work continues

Sewer line improvements on First Street between Monterey Road and Wayland Lane were to begin this week and continue through August. Construction will take place between 9am and 3pm. Two-way traffic will be maintained throughout the project. Following the sewer line rehabilitation, work will begin...

Getting Out: Take in view, history at Sweeney Ridge

In June 1769, a Spanish expedition led by Gaspar de Portola left San Diego in search of Monterey Bay. On the way north, the expedition passed by the bay, failing to recognize it.

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