Apply to be Santa Clara County’s next poet laureate
Local poets will soon have an opportunity to become Santa Clara County’s next poet laureate.
The Santa Clara County Library District, in partnership with SVCREATES and the Poetry Center San Jose, will soon start accepting applications for the 2027-28 Santa Clara County Poet Laureate.
Applications will...
Letter: Downtown Gilroy: The future of Camino Coffee
Recently, I shared my concerns after hearing that Camino Coffee in downtown Gilroy was being offered for sale. Because I care deeply about our downtown and local businesses, I wanted to learn more and speak directly with owner Frank Oliver so I could better...
Grant helps Gavilan College expand nursing program
Gavilan College has been awarded $1.9 million to expand its nursing program and help address regional healthcare workforce needs. The funds were awarded through the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office Rebuilding Nursing Infrastructure Grant, says a press release from Gavilan College.
The funding will support...
Election results: Incumbents hold solid leads in local June 2 ballot count
Votes have been cast for the 2026 California statewide direct primary election, and unofficial preliminary results from the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters are showing significant advantages for incumbent candidates for U.S. District 18 Representative, California State Assembly District 28, Santa Clara County...
Local pilots stay prepared for disasters, emergencies
The Loma Prieta earthquake of 1989 caused the impairment of roadways leading to Watsonville, Santa Cruz and coastal communities—thus isolating them from essential services. It was quickly realized that general aviation aircraft and pilots could fill a need to transport food, water, medical supplies...
Guest View: Regional sales tax measure will focus on public transit
Valley Transportation Authority is developing a Local Investment Plan, Santa Clara County’s part of a five-county regional measure. VTA is focused on three primary outcomes: grow ridership, increase productivity, enhance the customer experience (including safety, security and cleanliness) all delivered in a financially sustainable...
More than 2,000 graduate from Gavilan College Class of 2026
Gavilan College awarded a total of 2,062 associate degrees and certificates to members of the Class of 2026. The commencement ceremony took place May 22 at the college’s Gilroy campus.
Members of the graduating class represent Gilroy, Hollister, Morgan Hill, San Martin, San Juan Bautista...
Gilroy’s St. Louise ICU earns prestigious ‘Gold Beacon Award’
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) gave the nationally recognized Gold Beacon Award for Excellence to the Intensive Care Unit at St. Louise Regional Hospital in Gilroy, according to Santa Clara Valley Healthcare officials.
The three-year award was presented during AACN’s annual National Teaching...
CHS long jumper Kordell Crocker soars at CCS meet
Christopher football and track star Kordell Crocker only had to travel a few miles across town to participate in Saturday’s Central Coast Section track finals at Gilroy High. With a superb jump of 22-8.75 for a second-place finish, he’ll travel much further next week—to...
Guest View: Amazon’s Gilroy Data Center: your top questions, answeredÂ
When Amazon chose Gilroy for a $2 billion data center investment, we made a commitment to this community. We’ve heard your questions about what our project means for Gilroy’s residents, farmers and families. Here are answers to your most frequent questions.
How much water will...






















