Monthly Archives: January 2018
Lee Silveira
Lee Farrand Silveira passed away on January 17, 2018 at 92 years of age. Born in Roseville, CA, at age 1, he moved to...
Private site offers help
On the northern part of San Benito County near Highway 101 at McAlpine Lake Campground, the tents of Almost Home offer as a stark...
Council selects Blankley for seat
The Gilroy City Council appointed Marie Blankley to an open council seat at Monday’s regular meeting.
Council members voted earlier this month to appoint a...
Two cities create new combined relay race
With the American Cancer Society pushing for more regional fundraising efforts, local organizers of the annual Relay For Life from Morgan Hill and Gilroy...
County recognizes local groups for cleanup
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors this week presented commendations to members of the San Martin Neighborhood Alliance, the San Martin Chamber of...
Gilroyans without homes tell their stories
Who are the Gilroyans some have labeled “the homeless?” They are young, and they are old. They are full of hope, and they are...
County approves money for Gilroy Armory
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors this week renewed a $100,000 allocation to use the Gilroy Armory as a cold weather shelter, serving...
Five influenza-related deaths reported
An “influenza virus infection” claimed the life of a fifth Santa Clara County resident earlier this month. County officials are recommending those who haven’t...
Businesses are in middle of potential ICE squeeze
The stories began flying last week: Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents would raid businesses across California and deport undocumented workers.
As of this...
California schools are underfunded compared to U.S.
At its Jan.17 meeting, the Santa Clara County Board of Education unanimously passed a resolution for full and fair funding for California Public Schools...
