Monthly Archives: April 2020
Mayors: ‘Cannot reopen’ without more virus testing
The mayors of Morgan Hill, Gilroy and 14 other cities signed a letter asking Santa Clara County officials to substantially increase COVID-19 testing capacities before reopening communities to normal business.
Gilroy shops hope for support through gift cards, orders
When Bruce Haller, who owns Café 152 Bread Co. with his wife Audrey, filled out the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce’s COVID-19 business impact survey,...
County eases some stay-home restrictions
Local residents will be asked to continue to stay home for at least another month, as Santa Clara County officials this week announced an...
County to purchase medical building
Santa Clara County took a step forward April 21 in purchasing a medical office building adjacent to St. Louise Regional Hospital in Gilroy.
The board...
Public comment begins on bullet train route
Residents, homeowners, public officials and business owners can begin submitting comments on the draft environmental study for the High Speed Rail section that is slated to pass through the South Valley.
Miller Red Barn gets another $300K
Visitors to Christmas Hill Park may have noticed some major movement at the park’s long-dormant red barn in recent weeks.
In August, the Miller Red...
‘Zoom-bomber’ hijacks Gilroy meeting
Gilroy’s virtual town hall was disrupted April 27 by a hacker who displayed video of child pornography during a meeting that was viewed by...
Officials to extend shelter-in-place order
Santa Clara County is expected to announce a revised shelter-in-place order later this week that largely keeps the current restrictions in place through May,...
Gilroy High choir puts on virtual performance
The Gilroy High School choir isn't able to rehearse in class because of the school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, that hasn't...
Court to expunge marijuana convictions
Instead of going through the lengthy process of filing a petition, thousands of Santa Clara County residents will have their marijuana convictions expunged automatically.
