Wildfire readiness campaign under way
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire) has launched a website, which the agency has been advertising to motorists headed up the eastern hills of Morgan Hill in recent weeks, advising residents on how to keep their homes and their neighbors safe from the threat of wildfires during the summer.
Farmers’ Market turns a new lettuce leaf
Catherine Ames believes it’s never too early to teach children healthy eating habits. For her, that begins with a trip to the farmers' market.
Local vendors benefit from fireworks sales
Patriotism was celebrated brightly in Gilroy on the Fourth of July.
Little League Baseball: 11, 12-year-old All Stars Claim district crown
The 11 and 12-year-old Gilroy Little League All Stars are District 59 champions — though both teams earned their crowns in very different ways.
Countywide census report sheds statistical light on homeless population
As local stakeholders wait for the societal implications of the Gilroy Police Department’s new “no tolerance” stance on “homeless lawlessness” to manifest, the 2013 Santa Clara County “Point-in-Time” census report offers a statistical snapshot of the homeless issue in the city and its environs.
Coming soon to your mailbox: Library tax ballots
Library supporters and community leaders in Gilroy and Morgan Hill are throwing their weight behind the “YES on A” campaign, which kicked off Monday night at the Campbell Library as part of an effort to renew the special library tax that is set to expire in 2015.
A flight of vintners make South County proud at SF International competition
A trio of local wineries were given high praise at the 33rd annual San Francisco International Wine Competition, held June 14-16 at the distinguished Hotel Nikko in downtown San Francisco.
Veterans Housing Facility in San Jose to have grand opening
A two-year transitional housing facility helping veterans to get back on their feet will have its official grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. Thursday in San Jose. In attendance will be Santa Clara County District 3 Supervisor Dave Cortese, San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed and CEO Irvin Goodwin of the Veterans Housing Facility.
Winery owner launches book on wine and parenting
Believing that good wine and good parenting go hand-in-hand, a local winery owner and busy mother of two has written a book that pairs the perfect wine for every parenting milestone, such as an earthy Burgundy to relax with following a messy "diaper blow-out."
