Gilroy Dispatch

10/14/2025

Gilroy Foundation has partnered with the Santa Clara County Library District and the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to offer free monthly books to children ages 0–5 in Gilroy. The initiative is funded by the new Susie Seledon Literacy Fund. The foundation also opened its 2026 competitive grant cycle, offering awards ranging from $500 to $5,000 for community projects.

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10/10/2025

Three connected agricultural properties in the Upper Pajaro River Valley have been permanently protected. The Peninsula Open Space Trust announced the acquisition of more than 600 acres to support sustainable agriculture and ecosystem restoration. Environmentalists hope the land will serve as a link in a vital regional network. Read more inside.

10/03/2025

Education advocates and community leaders rallied outside Saint Louise Regional Hospital to support Measure A. The proposal would impose a sales tax to generate about $330 million and help offset $1 billion in federal cuts. Elected officials, educators and residents emphasized the critical importance of preserving healthcare services. Read more inside this week’s issue.

09/29/2025

By purchasing the Clos La Chance property in San Martin, resort CordeValle expands its hospitality arm into wine country. The 83-acre vineyard—formerly a local event and tasting destination—will now operate under the CordeValle brand, with plans for curated experiences and enhanced guest services.

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09/26/2025

Ethan Hecht plays Carlos in South Valley Civic Theatre’s latest teen production of Disney’s Descendants: The Musical. The show features the theatre’s largest cast yet, with a record 120 young performers. This ambitious story brings Disney’s most notorious villains’ children into the spotlight. Romance and redemption bloom on stage.

09/23/2025

More than 100 seniors gathered at the Gilroy Senior Center on Sept. 16 to mark Mexican Independence Day. The celebration included a piñata, karaoke, taco lunch from the YMCA Senior Nutrition Program, and pan dulce from Sourcewise.

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09/19/2025

A Gilroy day care operator stalked and sexually molested her foster child and engaged in Satanic rituals, according to allegations in documents reviewed by the Gilroy Dispatch. https://gilroydispatch.com/sex-abuse-satanic-rites-described-in-charges-against-foster-mom/

09/15/2025

Gilroy police have arrested 39-year-old Adrian Lopez on suspicion of starting multiple vegetation fires near Travel Park Circle on September 6. Officers say Lopez was found wearing shoes matching prints seen at fire scenes and made statements implicating himself. He was booked on drug charges and additionally accused of arson.

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09/11/2025

The up and coming Gavilan women's soccer team includes numerous alumni of Gilroy and Christopher high schools. https://gilroydispatch.com/resurrected-gavilan-womens-soccer-team-nails-first-win/

09/05/2025

Gilroy Dispatch reports on Valley Water’s suspension of the Pacheco Reservoir Expansion Project following rising costs and permitting challenges. And Christopher quarterback Jaxen Robinson has become the most accomplished athlete in school history. Read more inside this week’s issue.

08/28/2025

Kaiden Gonzales capped his Gilroy career this past spring by smashing the shot put record four times and pushing the mark up to 58-6.

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08/15/2025

This week's Gilroy Dispatch cover features a "Cultural celebration" with the nonprofit annual Gilroy Rodeo raising $20K for pediatric cancer charity. Also, read about the county pushing a new sales tax after federal cuts. Pick up your copy for these stories and more.