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Longtime director of the Poppy Jasper International Film Festival Mattie Scariot was recently appointed as Interim Executive Director of Community Media Access Partnership (CMAP...

Gilroy Garlic Queen pageant is back

Business

The Gilroy Garlic Queen pageant is back for 2026, following a seven-year hiatus. Online applications are currently being accepted for the pageant, which will take...

The Wolf Watch: Dustin Wolf gets engaged!

Community

On the ice, Gilroy native Dustin Wolf and his Calgary Flames are fighting to stay on the edge of the race for the NHL...

Gilroy artist opens exhibition at downtown Morgan Hill gallery

Business

Abiam Alvarez knows exactly what it feels like to stare down endless rows of crops, bucket in hand, hustling to earn enough money before...

Gavilan College celebrates 25 years of Science Alive

Business

Gavilan College is celebrating the 25th anniversary of Science Alive, a long-running program that introduces middle school students to hands-on science through interactive labs...

From My Perspective: Fear not and stay strong

Community

“Fear not, says the Lord” (Isaiah 41:10, 43:1) is a well-known Bible verse offering comfort and strength to believing Christians who are assured that...

OPINION

Around Town: Gilroy Rotary Club celebrates a century of service

January 30, 2026

As a community newspaper publisher, I spend a lot of time writing and editing stories about the organizations that quietly shape the fabric of our town. Saturday night, I had the privilege of stepping out from behind the keyboard and into the celebration itself, attending the Rotary Club’s 100th...