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The Poppy Jasper International Film Festival will mark its 20th anniversary April 8-15 with its most expansive program to date, screening 350 films from...

Heart of Gilroy celebration set to turn downtown into living canvas

Business

On April 18, downtown Gilroy will transform into a walkable arts district as the streets come to life with live performances, interactive installations, film...

South Valley nonprofit marks 15 years saving people and dogs

Business

He’d been waiting years for a service dog—years marked by crippling anxiety, years of waitlists, years of prices he couldn’t hope to pay. Running...

Letter: One last art exhibition at the Gavilan Library

Community

I am writing to note a meaningful moment of transition at Gavilan College. As the campus prepares for major construction, one of its longstanding...

Religion: Spreading hope in Jamaica

Community

I am always joyful when I get the opportunity to help someone in need, especially when I know what I do will be just...

Hollister native aims to disrupt the gig economy

Business

Tommy Sondgroth, who grew up in Hollister and maintains deep roots in the community, recently launched a smartphone application that aims to compete with...

OPINION

Letter: One last art exhibition at the Gavilan Library

March 6, 2026

I am writing to note a meaningful moment of transition at Gavilan College. As the campus prepares for major construction, one of its longstanding landmarks—the library—is scheduled to be demolished, closing a chapter that has served generations of students and community members as a center for learning, creativity and...