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About this time every summer, for the past 16 years, Dean Filice

SAN JUAN BAUTISTA -- Starting next fall, students in San Benito

Silicon Valley Glory travel baseball coach Troy Swartzle

The Gilroy High School math teacher charged with nine counts of

Saccullo’s Glass and Discount Surplus in downtown Gilroy was recently the site of a Hollywood film shoot. Producer Jordan Foley and his 50-person crew filmed scenes for Desolate, a dystopian tale about life after a severe drought. Owner Mary Saccullo said that Foley and his crew were nice and polite, but she was surprised to see how they transformed the store.

The Northern California Renaissance Faire opens this weekend in northeast San Benito County, offering visitors a step back in time with a glimpse of medieval revelry, camaraderie, entertainment and competition.  Starting Sept. 13-14, the Renaissance Faire continues at Casa de Fruta on Saturdays and Sundays...