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Brad Kilger, a former city manager for multiple communities in northern California, is the new Interim City Administrator for the City of Gilroy. The Gilroy...

Gilroy Garlic Festival returns

Business

The Gilroy Garlic Festival returned Friday after a six-year absence, drawing thousands of visitors from across the country to the South County Grove at...

Local track and field athletes end season on the upswing

Community

The track and field season finished up recently with the Blossom Valley Athletic League finals on May 10 at Santa Teresa High and the...

Garlic Festival returns to Gilroy this weekend

Business

Gilroyans and garlic lovers are busy getting ready for the Gilroy Garlic Festival, returning in 2025 as a revamped, more intimate—yet still iconic—version of...

Guest View: Celebrating the return of a reimagined Garlic Festival

Community

This weekend marks the return of a reimagined Garlic Festival—a beloved tradition that, for more than 40 years, has played a vital role in...

Around Town: Saying a final goodbye to Marty

Community

There are moments in life that don’t announce themselves with fanfare or ceremony. They arrive quietly, leaving behind a memory that settles into your...

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Guest View: Celebrating the return of a reimagined Garlic Festival

July 24, 2025

This weekend marks the return of a reimagined Garlic Festival—a beloved tradition that, for more than 40 years, has played a vital role in supporting our local community. Through the tireless work of volunteers and the Gilroy Garlic Festival Association (GGFA), the event has generated nearly $20 million in...