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‘Comic Potential’ opens April 24

April 20, 2026

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Film, panel celebrate diversity, self expression

April 17, 2026

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Letter: Recall presents a choice on the future of San Benito County

April 17, 2026

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Gavilan spring production explores key chapter of local history

April 17, 2026

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Letter: Recall could result in runaway development in San Benito County

April 16, 2026

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Gavilan spring production explores key chapter of local history

Gavilan College’s theater program will present Luis Valdez’s “Bandido!” on stage for their spring production. Tickets are on sale now for show dates scheduled...

Letter: Recall could result in runaway development in San Benito County

It’s truly disturbing that a political scheme driven by personal vendettas and pro-housing special interests has led to a recall attempt on the June...

Gilroy Garlic Festival tickets for South Valley locals go on sale Sunday

Tickets go on sale April 19—for local residents only—for the 2026 Gilroy Garlic Festival. The exclusive first release of tickets is reserved for residents...

Festival kicks off with star-studded gala

The Poppy Jasper International Film Festival celebrated its 20th anniversary April 10 with a star-studded opening gala at the Granada Theater in Morgan Hill,...

From a galaxy far, far away to San Juan Bautista

Several dozen filmmakers and “Star Wars” fans were surprised when five characters from the iconic series showed up for the films at the Barn...

Two dead in crash after police chase vehicle stolen out of Hollister

Two people died in a traffic collision after the stolen truck they were traveling in crashed into a light pole on Monterey Road in...

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Gilroy Garlic Festival tickets for South Valley locals go on sale Sunday

April 16, 2026

Tickets go on sale April 19—for local residents only—for the 2026 Gilroy Garlic Festival. The exclusive first release of tickets is reserved for residents who live in Gilroy and within a 20-mile radius, the Gilroy Garlic Festival Association announced on April 14. The residents-only sale date coincides with National Garlic...