Tag: santa clara county
Editorial: Measure A has pros and cons
Measure A, Santa Clara County’s proposed temporary sales tax increase of 0.625% effective April 1, 2026 and lasting five years is expected to generate...
Letter: Invest in families, support ballot measure
As educators and community leaders, we share a simple truth—when families are healthy and stable, students succeed.
In Gilroy, we see this every day. Children...
County zoning proposal sparks outcry among equine community
Horse owners, ranchers and agricultural advocates are sounding the alarm over proposed zoning amendments they say could force hundreds or more horses out of...
Owl release draws huge crowd
A pair of young wild barn owls were reunited with Mother Nature Sunday thanks to the efforts by the Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center....
Hollister man arrested for vehicle theft, chase in Gilroy
A Hollister man stole a truck in Gilroy and injured two bystanders while trying to flee from police, authorities said. The man was arrested...
Letter: Vote No: Don’t reward mismanagement with higher taxes
Santa Clara County voters should reject Measure A, which would raise the sales tax rate to a staggering 10% for most residents. This would...
Early voting begins for Nov. 4 statewide special election
Santa Clara County voters can begin casting their ballots Oct. 6 for the Nov. 4 statewide special election. The short ballot includes choices for...
Gilroy man arrested for possession of child sexual abuse material
A Gilroy man has been arrested in connection with the possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material after a months-long investigation involving numerous...
Amah Mutsun Tribal Band acquires ancestral propertyÂ
The Amah Mutsun Land Trust this week announced that by the end of 2025, it will acquire a 50-acre property near the intersection of...
South County farmers, local officials discuss ag policy at historic Miller...
Local and county officials met with agricultural leaders at the restored Miller Red Barn to discuss policy changes aimed at supporting South County farmers,...
