All that rain and the reservoir is still low
With a series of historic storms pounding the region since 2017 began, Santa Clara Valley Water District officials are disappointed that their overall storage capacity is limited by various safety and environmental restrictions—allowing untold amounts of potential drinking water to wash into the bay shortly after it falls from the sky.
Saving Saint Louise
Saint Louise Regional Hospital and its owner the Daughters of Charity Health System are a key component of the local economy, so the hospital’s closure – in the event the DCHS can’t find a buyer – would have a significant impact on residents, according to South County officials.
Who’s Who and What’s What Around G-Town
The HEARTSafe Gilroy 5K Run/Walk was a huge success! The Leadership Gilroy Class of 2016 held the event on Aug. 20 at the Gilroy Sports Park collaborating with Gilroy Fire Department and the city of Gilroy. A healthy 140 people walked and ran, including Mayor Perry Woodward and his two daughters, Sierra and Charlie.
Letter: Deny permits for Sargent Ranch mine
Juristac is an important wildlife habitat in southern Santa Clara County, and is sacred to the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band. Unfortunately, it is threatened with destruction by a proposed sand and gravel mine that would destroy more than 400 acres of pristine landscape.
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Mayor Announces First Street Emergency Repairs
Mayor Roland Velasco announced emergency repairs beginning Sunday to blighted First Street.Â
