4 hrs ago | KCBA
Fire Update: 3,000 Acres Burned
Gilroy- Size of the fire is now estimated to be 3,000 acres. At approximately 8:00 this morning, 320 homes in the threatened area were called and told to evacuate.
12 hrs ago | Santa Cruz Sentinel
Fire threat "significant" statewide, official says
If a bone-dry spring is any sign, California may be in for a bruising fire season this year.
17 hrs ago | The Associated Press | Posted by The Associated Press
Gusty winds hinder fight against Calif. wildfire
Fire crews struggled on Friday to maintain fire lines around a wildfire that chewed through centuries-old redwoods and pushed hundreds out of their homes in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Gusty winds picked up in the afternoon after heavy morning fog had given much-needed relief to firefighters. By Friday evening, they had contained about 25 percent of the blaze.
The fire, which burned about 5 square miles, had destroyed 28 structures, including 17 homes, officials said. Another 500 were threatened.
Yesterday | Salem-News.com
California Guard Forces Enter Battle Against Wildfires
The California National Guard is providing three rotary aircraft to assist in extinguishing the 3,100 acre Santa Clara County Summit fire today.
Yesterday | KTVU
Fire Grows To 2,500 Acres; Gov. Declares Emergency
A wind-whipped brush fire raged out of control in the Santa Cruz mountains near Mount Madonna Road Thursday, quickly growing to more than 2,500 acres, burning structures and cars, forcing the evacuations of ...
Yesterday | Associated Content
Santa Cruz Wildfire Burning Out of Control
A wildfire is currently burning here in Santa Cruz, already having burned over 2,000 acres, according to ABC7 , our local ABC affiliate here in Santa Cruz County.
Yesterday | San Jose Mercury News
Tent city is heart of fire fighting frenzyBy Denis C. Theriault
The trucks started lining up outside Gilroy's Christmas Hill Park just after noon Thursday.
Yesterday | KEX-AM Portland
Yesterday | Times
Indiana Jones: outhouse archeologist
Indiana Jones, Hollywood's most famous archeologist, is back and ready for action with his latest escapade involving some mysterious crystal skull and the usual assortment of bad guys looking for some mythic ...
Thursday | www.nbc11.com | Posted by Groucho
Wildfire Burns Out Of Control In South Bay
A wildfire has burned at least 1,700 acres near Mount Madonna County Park about 10 miles west of Gilroy.
The fire started at about 5:30 a.m. Thursday off Summit Road near Loma Prieta Road in the Santa Cruz mountains.
Wednesday | The Post Chronicle
2 Baby Owls Killed When Palm Tree Cut Down
A California crew of tree-trimmers could face criminal charges for cutting down a palm tree with a barn owl nest in its branches, killing two owlets.
Wednesday May 21 | The Dispatch
Tuesday May 20 | The Dispatch
Police blotter: Gilroy woman, 25, picked up for illegal possession of a stun gun
Gilroy police arrests Battery Carlos Hernandez, 30, of the 6700 block of Garden Court, 5:20 p.m. May 5, at his residence.
Sunday May 18 | Ledger Dispatch
California amusement parks pack plenty of 'new' stuff
The free Friday Night concert series also returns starting June 20. Standouts are Eddie Money on July 11, Santana on August 8 and the Tubes on August 29. via Ledger Dispatch
Friday May 16 | Times
Thursday May 15 | Times
Focus on public safety services
Tyler Comerford gets a lick from Gus, Gilroy Police Department's K-9 unit German Shepherd during last year's Public Safety Day event in Morgan Hill. via Times
Tuesday May 13 | The Dispatch
Flag-raising kicks off nurses week
Mayor Al Pinheiro and employees from Saint Louise Regional Hospital watch Jesse Sanchez, commander of the Gilroy Veteran's of Foreign Wars, raise the American Flag Monday morning in honor of Nurses Week. via The Dispatch
Sunday May 11 | Santa Cruz Sentinel
Blaring music all over South County
“Usually, we don't get these kind of calls until at least 10 p.m.”
Party goers in Santa Clara County were obviously not thinking about their mothers tonight. via Santa Cruz Sentinel
Saturday May 10 | KION CBS 46
16-Year-Old Arrested On Suspicion Of Robbery
Officers responded at about 11:25 a.m. to reports of a robbery outside the bank at 7825 Monterey St. via KION CBS 46
Friday May 9 | Hollister Free Lance
Community bulletin: Songwriters' Slugfest Saturday evening
To have your event listed in the community bulletin, submit your information online or send an email to Editor Kollin Kosmicki . via Hollister Free Lance
Wednesday May 7 | San Jose Mercury News
Roadshow: Truck passing lane set to open on dangerous pass
“I hope the improvements really are a help”
This is a view from Monday driving on Highway 152 and heading west down the hill towards Gilroy. via San Jose Mercury News
Tuesday May 6 | San Jose Mercury News
Real estate site reflects drop in valley valuations
“It's just one more vehicle the public has for access to information about their biggest investment in their lives, their homes.”
It's not just old-school data companies lining up to deliver the bad news to homeowners anymore. via San Jose Mercury News
Monday May 5 | The Dispatch
Grand Marshal selected for Memorial Day parade
John Reyes, Post Commander of V.F.W Post 6309 in Gilroy, salutes during the playing of Taps at Memorial Day services held at Gavilan Cemetery in 2006. via The Dispatch
Saturday May 3 | ABC7 - KGO-TV/DT
Permit issued to hunt mountain lion
“This is not a public safety issue, this is typical behavior for mountain lions”
A depredation permit has been issued for a mountain lion that killed five goats Friday on a farm near Gilroy, which means that the goats' owner can hunt and kill the cat, a California Department of Fish and ... via ABC7 - KGO-TV/DT
Thursday May 1 | Palo Alto Daily News
Caltrain seeks funding for cameras
“If it's a situation where perhaps someone is listening to their iPod or they're on a PDA, the camera would catch that”
Caltrain has invested millions of dollars in fences, educational videos, ad campaigns and even suicide-prevention walks to stop people from being killed on its tracks. via Palo Alto Daily News