Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In Gilroy Area

Here's an update on how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Santa Clara County and across CA.

Fireworks Near Me: Gilroy’s 4th Of July 2021

Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Gilroy.

Rotary District 5170 Announces New District Governor 2021-22

Embracing new RI Presidential “Serve to Change Lives”

Rotary District 5170 Announces New District Governor 2021-22

Embracing new RI Presidential “Serve to Change Lives”

Gilroy Area Red Cross Blood Drive Coming Up Soon

The country is experiencing a severe blood donation shortage.

4th Of July Fireworks 2021 In Gilroy

Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Gilroy.

Red Cross Blood Drive Coming Up In Gilroy Area

There's a Red Cross blood drive coming up nearby.

Cooling Centers To Open In Santa Clara County During Extreme Heat On June 16 And June 17

Potential impacts include heat related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Gilroy Library To Serve As Cooling Center During Heat Wave

Temperatures in Gilroy are expected to hit 100 degrees on both Wednesday and Thursday.

Matilija Dam Removal Underway with Santa Ana Bridge Construction

Completion of the project will create a wider channel and replace an existing bridge, allowing future removal of the Matilija Dam

Power Restored In Gilroy After Outage Affected Thousands

The outage Tuesday afternoon was caused by a power line getting struck at the south end of Gilroy, police said.

Eight More South Bay Library Branches Reopen, Limited Services

Library patrons will be able to browse the bookshelves, check out materials, access public computers and receive support from librarians.

Gilroy Area Red Cross Blood Drive Coming Up Soon

The Red Cross is holding a blood drive soon in the Gilroy area.

Local PODS® Gives Tips for Garage Storage during Cleaning Season

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Demand For Silicon Valley Food Pantries Remains High

As of December, a quarter of all California residents live with food insecurity. Communities of color are hit harder.

'Bike To Wherever Month' Underway In Gilroy

Known pre-COVID as "Bike to Work Day," the event is revamped for month of May 2021, with special event on May 21.

Santa Clara County Attempts To Convince Youth To Get Vaccinated

The county partnered with the 49ers to offer incentives at Levi's Stadium that include a tour of the locker room and team apparel.

VCPWA Offers Largest Annual Educational Event for Local Schools

VCPWA’s Public Works Week event, May 16-22, expands virtual curriculums to local schools, taking a small load off Ventura County educators

Some Santa Clara Co. Areas See Garbage Collection Rates Increase

Garbage collection rates in the eastern unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County are increasing by 5.5 percent on July 1.

Garlic Fest Update; Inspiring Bike Champs: Saturday Smiles

"Taco Moon," new bald eagle habitat, Craft Beer Week, student debt zapped, Mom's Day dining & more weekend news from Northern California.

Gilroy Garlic Festival To Return This Summer, Dates Announced

The event was canceled last year due to the pandemic, meaning this year will mark the first festival since the deadly mass shooting in 2019.

Santa Clara Co. Launches Service To Help Seniors Get Vaccinated

The new transportation service is the county's latest effort to remove barriers and make vaccination easier for all residents.

Local PODS® Provides Helpful Spring Cleaning Tips for the Season

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Gilroy Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

The Red Cross is holding a couple blood drives soon in the Gilroy area. The pandemic continues to affect the nation's blood supply.

Transitional Aged Youth between 16-25 Deserve Loving Homes Now

Homes with Heart VC urges families to support older youth with a place to live during their transition into independence.

Local Agency Launches ‘Care Closet’ for Resource and Bio Families

Homes with Heart VC announces the grand opening of the Care Closet, created to provide crucial supplies for families in need

Lyrid Meteor Shower Peak: When To See Fireballs In Gilroy

The Lyrids peak is a perfect start to Earth Day in the Bay Area. Known for fireballs, the meteor shower overlaps with the Eta Aquariids.

Santa Clara County Library District To Expand Access, Hours

Patrons will be able to browse the full library collection and have access to computer and printing services.

As Coronavirus Variants Increase, Testing Critical To Tracking Area's Progress In Curbing The Pandemic

Appointments can be made starting seven days in advance of the testing date until all slots are reserved at www.sccfreetest.org.

Santa Clara County Recognizes April As Child Abuse Prevention Month

Approximately 3.5 million reports of child abuse are made in the U.S. each year, involving 6 million children.

High Need for Shelter Homes and Resource Families in VC County

Homes with Heart VC encourages experienced families to come forward as resource families and emergency shelter homes for children and youth

Gilroy Homeless Encampment Disperses Amid Cleanup Fear: Report

The Gilroy Dispatch reported that while the sweep was postponed, homeless services helped residents disperse the area.

Gilroy Police Officer Holds Fundraiser For Special Olympics

"Special Olympics is more than sports," Officer Pat Sullivan wrote on the fundraiser page.

Silicon Valley Rainbow Rotary Club joins forces FAMA Foundation

to build a New School in Rural Mexico Village to build a New School in Rural Mexico Village Better Together/ Mejores Juntos

Gilroy To Reopen Basketball Courts, Ball Fields This Week

All field will be open by Saturday, according to a news release.

County Of Santa Clara Doubles Door-To-Door Canvassing Efforts To Reach Communities Most Harmed By Pandemic

Successful Vaccine Outreach Efforts Have Been Hampered by Low Supply and Unpredictable Allocation from the State.

Gilroy Farmers Market Moves To Gilroy Premium Outlets: Report

The market had previously been located on Miller Avenue.

Santa Clara County Library District Reopens Lobby Service

Patrons will be able to enter the library to pick up holds and browse for items with no appointment required.

VTA Offers Free Gilroy Bus Routes To COVID-19 Vaccination Sites

VTA is not collecting fares and mandating rear-door boarding in order to reduce customer-operator interactions.

County Of Santa Clara Health System And Gilroy Unified School District Partner To Open Coronavirus Vaccination Site At Gilroy High School

Gilroy is one of the most impacted communities in Santa Clara County, with more than 1 in 10 residents having contracted coronavirus.

Travel Like A Local: Submit Your Town For Our 2018 Travel Guide

Whether you've got the best brewery around or a music festival that rivals Coachella, tell us why your town should be a destination in 2018.