Gilroy artist Sheryl Cathers and Army veteran Jesse Sanchez have been busy over the past couple of weeks painting a large mural on the Eigleberry Street side of the downtown Gilroy Veterans Hall. Titled “Home of the Brave,” the mural …
R&B soul band BTown performs at the Downtown Live concert series on June 22. The eight-week series, hosted by the Gilroy Downtown Business Association, kicked off the previous week and will run Thursdays from 5-9pm through Aug. 3. A block …
Wings of History Air Museum volunteer Connor Maclean stands next to a Kittyhawk Heaviside H2 electric-powered prototype aircraft that was recently donated to the San Martin museum. The single-seat aircraft, which takes off and lands vertically, was manufactured by the …
June 19 • A vehicle was reported stolen on the 900 block of Casciano Circle. • A vehicle was reportedly burglarized on the 900 block of First Street. • A business was reportedly vandalized on the 7500 block of Monterey …
California is struggling (again) to balance its state budget. Forecasting a $31.5 billion deficit for the next fiscal year, Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed cutting $6 billion from the historic $54 billion climate budget approved last summer—and the state Legislature agrees …
Bernice “B” Bode and her great-granddaughter, Jasmin Sauer, have similar personalities and they enjoy spending time together—in much the same way that intergenerational members of many families do. But Bernice and Jasmin’s relationship is unique because they are 100 years …
A man who was prohibited from having firearms was arrested Friday after deputies seized three assault-style rifles, a semi-automatic handgun and 1,500 rounds of ammunition at his home, the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office said. Russell Larson Charling, 41, of …
The Infinity Sports Club made program history recently when its U19 field hockey team captured the gold medal in the prestigious California Cup International Tournament May 26-29 at Moorpark College. This represents the first time Infinity’s highest age group won …
A technological upgrade coming soon to the Gilroy Police Department will give officers the latest equipment and also allow the public to submit digital evidence to help solve crimes. The Gilroy City Council unanimously approved a 10-year contract with Axon …
The Gilroy City Council on June 19 finalized its approval of an ordinance that prohibits camping near schools, in Uvas Creek and other public right-of-ways. The ordinance passed at the council’s June 5 meeting, and was placed in the consent …
Dozens of classic cars and trucks filled Monterey Street and other downtown side streets for the annual Garlic City Car Show on June 17. The show, organized by the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce, featured live music and many awards. A …
Caltrain is evaluating service changes between Gilroy and Tamien Stations and is looking for feedback about the train’s current schedule. Caltrain’s current schedule includes three daily roundtrips that depart Gilroy at 5:54am, 6:31am and 6:52am. The trains arrive back in …
The City of Gilroy has hired a project manager for an ice rink facility at the Gilroy Sports Park, and is currently in discussions with an architect to design it. In 2022, the Gilroy City Council approved a term sheet …
Free meals available for children at libraries Free lunches are now available to children ages 0-18 and their caregivers at the Morgan Hill and Gilroy libraries. These meals must be eaten at the library, as the grab-and-go service is no …
Pacific Point Christian Schools recently celebrated its Class of 2023. There were 13 graduates this year at the Gilroy-based school. Natalie Orellana was the valedictorian, and Leia Guardiola and Kylie Kennedy were salutatorians. All 13 students graduated with honor awards, …
Local water district officials on June 13 adopted new permanent water use restrictions, as well as a process to enforce them even during non-drought periods. The Valley Water board of directors unanimously approved a resolution “declaring that water conservation must …
The Gilroy High School's June 8 Class of 2023 graduation ceremony featured remarks and refrains led by graduates, including the Pledge of Allegiance by Ashlyn Torres, welcome addresses by Alexis Miller and Martha Flores Esteban and recognition of faculty and …
Christopher High School celebrated the Class of 2023 on June 9. Maya King led off the ceremony with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a welcome speech by Estrella Chavez Gaeta and a performance by the school’s choir. This year’s …
Mt. Madonna Continuation High School graduates pose for a photo before their June 6 ceremony at Christmas Hill Park. The ceremony featured speeches by graduates Celeste Echeverria Pineda and Dalila Asfour.
Mount Madonna School announced Cecily Kelly, Mariah Cohen and Samuel Kaplan as the 2023 co-valedictorians and Zoey Ocampo-Sobkoviak as salutatorian. Mount Madonna School's 2023 high school graduation ceremony will be held at the school’s upper campus on June 15 at …
