Gluten-free bakeries rising
A newly opened First Street bakery and café bustled on a recent Tuesday with people enjoying buttery blueberry scones, gourmet chicken club sandwiches, organic iced tea, fresh baked cheesecake and chocolate chip cupcakes.
Wasson leaving post at animal shelter in San Martin
On one of Supervisor Brigid Wasson’s first days on the job six years ago at the Santa Clara County Animal Shelter in San Martin, she looked over the list of animals set to be euthanized.
Extended hours for 24th annual Taste of Morgan Hill
Blues musician Shane Dwight highlights a list of local acts that are set to rock the Sept. 28-29 weekend in downtown Morgan Hill for the 24th annual Taste of Morgan Hill.
New featured artist at City Hall gallery
Pastel paintings of people, landscapes and pets will grace City Hall walls from September through October.
Gavilan College announces 2013 Community Spirit Awards
The Gavilan College Board of Trustees has identified the recipients of the 2013 Community Spirit Awards, spreading the honors to individuals, organizations and businesses from Morgan Hill, Gilroy and Hollister.
Alejo’s minimum wage bill to put California near top rate in US
A bill authored by Assemblyman Luis Alejo to increase California’s minimum wage passed both houses of the California Legislature on Thursday and was sent to Gov. Jerry Brown’s desk, where the governor has said he will sign it.
Alejo’s immigrant license bill gains broad support
The California Legislature on Thursday passed a bill by Assemblyman Luis Alejo, D-Salinas, which would allow any undocumented immigrant to apply for a driver’s license. AB 60 passed out of the State Senate with a vote of 28-8 and was approved by the State Assembly with a vote of 55-19.
Italian Festa helps keep heritage alive
Smells of classic Italian dishes and sounds of live music came from the grounds of Uesugi Farms last weekend, as it was the site of Morgan Hill's third Annual Italian Harvest Festa. First envisioned and founded by former Morgan Hill mayor John Sorci, the event was organized by a group of dedicated volunteers from various branches of the Italian Catholic Federation, including members from Morgan Hill's St. Catherine's of Alexandria.
Cleanup Day at Uvas Creek Sept. 21
The City of Gilroy invites volunteers to participate in a statewide Coastal Cleanup Day from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 21 at Christmas Hill Park, located at 7050 Miller Avenue. Volunteers should meet in the east parking lot near Uvas Creek.
