Local woman driven to start teen help hotline
Amber Settle wants teenagers to have a place to turn when times are at their toughest. She wants them to have someone to talk to – someone other than a family member or teacher.
National company eyes 75-acres at McCarthy Business Park for new distribution center
President Tammy Brownlow of the Gilroy Economic Development Committee confirmed that a national company is looking at building its new distribution center in the McCarthy Business Park on Highway 152, east of U.S. 101.
It’s gonna be a hot one
Temperatures in Santa Clara Valley are expected to heat up to record-breaking levels in some areas.
3.9 magnitude earthquake felt in Gilroy
Residents of Gilroy were stirred, but not necessarily shaken by a 3.9. magnitude earthquake at 8:52 p.m. Thursday that caused a moderate rolling movement. The temblor’s epicenter was seven miles south-southwest of Hollister at a depth of six kilometers, according to the United States Geographical Service. The USGS describes the temblor as being “strongly felt in the Gilroy-Hollister area.”
Limited VTA service for July 4 holiday
Local VTA bus lines will operate on a limited schedule Thursday, July 4, in observance of the Independence day holiday. The bus routes will operate on a “Sunday/holiday” schedule rather than a typical weekday schedule, according to a press release from the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority. Caltrain will also run on a Sunday/holiday schedule, meaning no service to or from South County for the holiday, according to the press release. Regular weekday service will resume Friday, July 5. Automated VTA bus and light rail schedule information can be obtained by calling (408) 321-2300, or by visiting www.vta.org and clicking on the Google Trip Planner to plan a customized trip.
Standing up to cancer together
Cross-dresser shakedowns, a purple potty prison and bra rentals might seem like unorthodox ways to stand up to a disease that claims the lives of 7.6 million people each year worldwide, but coupled with traditional fundraising methods, these tactics raised approximately $80,277 for cancer research thanks to Gilroy's annual Relay For Life.
The land of forbidden lakes
As the month of July pushes South County thermometers to the triple digits, the glistening lakes nearby, with their emerald green waters that reflect the sun, beckon locals to take a dip.
Members of South County’s LGBT community ‘elated’
The Supreme Court made history Wednesday with two victories for marriage equality, in California and nationwide.
