The 2023 Binational Health Week in Santa Clara County kicks off with a series of free health events, beginning with a health fair on Oct. 7 at Eastridge Mall in San Jose and concluding Oct. 28 with an event at …
Valley Water, the local water district that is in charge of rebuilding the dam at Anderson Reservoir in Morgan Hill, recently released a draft environmental study of the seismic retrofit project. The district is now accepting public comment on the …
Unless Congress passes legislation with a financial package to keep it running, the federal government will shut down beginning at 12:01am Sunday, Oct. 1. Federal workers were put on notice Sept. 27 that a shutdown is imminent and millions of …
Gilroy’s inaugural La Ofrenda Festival on Oct. 28 promises not only to be a great time, event director Ruben Dario Villa said, but will also create a lasting legacy. That’s because the event is raising funds for the endowed Marigold …
Girl Scout Troop 62658 recently completed a “Buddy Bench” at San Martin/Gwinn Elementary School. The project was for the troop’s Bronze Award, the highest award that a fourth- or fifth-grader can earn. It is a community-based project where girls are …
DeRose Vineyards is a name well-known to wine lovers for its rustic cellar of a tasting room in the wilds of Hollister, on Cienega Road, smack in the middle of old California. Much of the Hollister hills still look much …
On Sept. 23, the labor union representing Gilroy Firefighters (IAFF, Local 2805) released a letter asking for the community’s help. In that letter, the City was asked to “increase the number of firefighters on duty per day from nine to …
“I wish to begin with a word from the Dalai Lama, ‘If you wish to experience peace, provide peace for another,’” shared 12th-grade student Beatrice Miller, in her address to the Mount Madonna School (MMS) student body, faculty and guests …
Cid recognized as Woman of the Year Maria Cid, an active member of the Gilroy community who owns a Farmers Insurance agency, will be honored as Woman of the Year by the San Benito County Chamber of Commerce during its …
A climate-friendly water packaging pilot program has been implemented at St. Louise Regional Hospital (SLRH) in Gilroy. Starting this month, all packaged water at SLRH will be distributed in environmentally friendly cardboard containers which are absent of microplastics or BPAs, …
The Board of the State Coastal Conservancy recently authorized funding totaling $84 million for projects throughout California to protect and restore coastal lands, increase coastal resilience to climate change, improve public access to the coast and reduce the impact of …
The top two girls tennis teams in the seven-team Blossom Valley Athletic League West Valley Division are both in the city of Gilroy. On Monday afternoon, Gilroy High hosted cross-town rival Christopher High in the battle of unbeatens. In the …
A 78-year-old Santa Clara man died Sept. 26 after the car he was driving collided with a tomato harvester that was trying to cross Highway 152 east of Gilroy, according to the California Highway Patrol. The man, whose name wasn’t …
Tuesday is day two of a strike by more than 500 dialysis caregivers over what they say are unfair labor practices at their clinics. Workers rallied at Fresenius Kidney Care Brentwood Park in Brentwood and at Satellite Healthcare Blossom Valley …
Scott Dixon found himself driving to Victory Lane after winning the Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey race at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca on Sept. 10. Dixon, a six-time IndyCar Series champion, was the first one to reach the black and …
There are times in each of our lives when we wonder, “Have I missed what God has for me? Is it too late for me?” Looking back on opportunities missed (and let’s face it—we all have them) it is easy …
Santa Clara County is steering $15 million into expanding childcare services in the county, officially launching last week a grant program that was approved in February. Funds can be used by recipients for facility improvements and operating costs, including rent …
Residents who live near Las Animas Veterans Park say illicit activities in the area have decreased since city officials shut down two of its parking lots months ago. However, others, including members of the Gilroy Tennis Club, say the closure …
Opening more travel options for locals I wish to commend the effort put forth by the mayors of Gilroy and Morgan Hill, and the Valley Transportation Authority and Caltrain in adding a fourth train from Gilroy. A later departure will …
It was an unlikely scenario for the Gilroy High girls volleyball team to find some early success this year after a 2022 season that was full of challenges and struggles along the way. But Mustangs head coach Sonya Beck along …
