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

April 16, 2026

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Film, panel celebrate diversity, self expression

April 16, 2026

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

April 16, 2026

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Driver dies in head-on crash on Shore Road

April 15, 2026

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Festival kicks off with star-studded gala

April 15, 2026

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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...

Judge rejects Velazquez challenge to recall election

A San Benito County Superior Court judge ruled Friday that the recall election for Supervisor Ignacio Velazquez may proceed as scheduled on the June...

Earth Day celebration returns to San Juan Bautista

San Benito County’s annual Earth Day celebration will take place 11am-2pm April 25 at the San Juan Bautista State Historic Park. The free, family...

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Festival kicks off with star-studded gala

April 15, 2026

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, featuring the world premier of the festival’s very own music video, a keynote address from a Grammy-winning Gilroy native and a screening of a new...