An opening round loss in the Central Coast Section Division II playoffs on Feb. 17 did little to dampen the Gilroy High boys basketball team’s season. The Mustangs had one of their best campaigns in recent memory, finishing 16-9, including …
A rare snowfall has dusted the Greater Bay Area, as the National Weather Service is predicting more on its way over the weekend. Highway 17 was closed in both directions between Los Gatos and Scotts Valley early this morning because …
A Jan. 27 letter from the state warned that the City of Gilroy could be forced to approve housing projects that may not comply with its zoning code. That’s because the city’s housing element, a document that describes the city’s …
In 2021, Matt Gallion experienced what many employees in the fast-paced world of modern society feel: burnout. Working in the finance department at a local car dealership, Gallion realized at one point that he had been working 12-hour days for …
Giovanni Albanese and Robert Anderson admitted they were nervous when they finally opened the doors to their brewery, Settle Down Brewery & Taproom, in downtown Gilroy. The two have been brewing hundreds of different beers for years, based on their …
The Gilroy Unified School District Board of Education is seeking the public’s input in selecting its next superintendent. Deborah Flores, who has led Gilroy Unified School District as superintendent for 16 years, will retire on June 30, she announced in …
Win and advance. That’s the goal of every team come playoff time, and the Christopher High boys and girls basketball squads did just that on Tuesday as they played back-to-back at home in the Central Coast Section Division II quarterfinals. …
Gilroy High’s Coby Merrill sat expressionless as he got back in clean clothes during the Central Coast Section Masters Finals tournament Feb. 18 at Watsonville High. Judging by his posture, one would’ve never guessed the freshman had just won the …
Louise Shields has curated a collection of works by photographers capturing the African American experience from the mid-19th century to today, making up the ninth annual Black History Month exhibit at the Gilroy Center for the Arts. February is an …
“The Drowsy Chaperone” may not have the name recognition of the big-time Broadway musicals, but its five Tony Awards are nothing to scoff at. After debuting in Toronto in 1998, “The Drowsy Chaperone” made its way to Broadway in 2006, …
Kimberly Ewertz has found that outside support is lacking for children who are in the middle of their parents’ separation, so the Gilroy resident set out to create some local resources. In late 2020, she released “Family Redefined: Childhood Reflections …
It’s hard to believe that Jailen Daniel-Dalton had just one community college coach who wanted him to be a part of their men’s basketball program. Unimaginable because Daniel-Dalton has developed into one of the premier players in the Coast Conference …
Colibri Gallery in Morgan Hill recently donated $2,345 to a local nonprofit, 6th Street Studios & Art Center in Gilroy, to support its children’s art programming. Colibri Gallery hosted its second annual Morgan Hill Plein Air Paint Out in October. …
Gilroy Veterans Hall to host resource fair The Gilroy Veterans Memorial Hall and the Combat Vets Motorcycle Association (CVMA) Chapter 33-4 are hosting a Veterans Resource Fair on March 11 from 9am to 1pm at 74 West Sixth St. “Bringing …
The Gilroy Rotary Club donated $52,500 to more than 15 local schools and organizations during a recent meeting. The funds will go toward such items as art supplies at South Valley Middle School, a new dishwasher for the Culinary Academy …
This is the time of year many Gilroy parents are getting ready for their children to start their educational journey. For many children, this means starting kindergarten. Kindergarten is a big step for both children and their parents, and it …
Please reject any appeals to change the existing city code that regulates electronic billboards. They are a major distraction. The outdoor advertising industry has funded many studies trying to show that the signs are safe, but there are other groups …
What makes Gilroy strong is our community. With 59,520 people calling Gilroy home, our community is made up of families, neighbors, businesses, schools, service organizations, parks and more. However, there is one member of our community that may surprise you—our …
Sheesh, with all the recent rains, it’s been tough getting outside to ride. Still, every rainy day means a greener spring riding season. Until then…are you keeping your front and rear “blinky lights” flashing? When the days turn overcast, we …
With the football season coming to a close, it’s a great time to apply the wise Jewish teaching that everything one encounters can teach us a lesson in how to serve G-d. Here are four lessons I learned: Every Player …
