Remembering Woodstock Music & Art Fair, 56 years later
Author reflects on iconic moment, upcoming local performances
Every August, I reminisce about my adventurous week at the legendary Woodstock Music & Art Fair, now 56 years ago. I think about the heat and humidity and the smell of patchouli oil, incense, cow manure and...
Letter: Open Hollister rail line for more commuter options
I agree with Morgan Hill Mayor Mark Turner in regard to considering options for Caltrain rail service in the future. In the same vein, Gilroy City Councilmember Zach Hilton must be commended for his effort to work with South County representatives in attempting to...
Weekly market offers fresh, local produce
Every Saturday, scores of people make the drive to Pinnacle Farms market in San Juan Bautista to buy fresh, organically grown produce.
Owners Phil and Katherine Foster began farming in San Benito County in 1968. Today they grow certified organic fruit and vegetables on 295...
Editorial: Justice and unity will combat hate crimes
In recent years, hate crimes have risen to alarming levels across the globe, revealing a disturbing undercurrent of prejudice, division and intolerance that threatens the social fabric of our communities. These crimes, fueled by hatred and ignorance, are not just attacks on individuals or...
Local Scene: Gilroy Foundation fundraiser is Oct. 11
Harding earns Masters
Searra Harding, of Gilroy, graduated this month from Pacific University in Oregon with a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies degree.
Gilroy Foundation hosts Oct. 11 fundraiser
Gilroy Foundation will present its annual fundraiser, “The Heart of the Valley,” at Gavilan College on...
From My Perspective: Honoring Saint Patrick
Last month, you may have celebrated Saint Patrick’s Day by wearing green, drinking dyed beer, eating corned beef and cabbage or possibly pinching someone NOT wearing green. March 17 is the anniversary of Saint Patrick’s death in the year 461. The day honoring the ...
Gilroy boys win five state wrestling titles
Coach Daniel Cormier’s Gilroy boys wrestling team set a state record by winning five individual titles at last weekend’s CIF State Championships. In the team competition, the Mustangs placed third, slightly behind Buchanan and Poway.
Of the five wrestlers competing in a title match, all...
Two suspects arrested for February robbery in Gilroy
Two Gilroy residents were arrested Thursday morning following a months-long investigation into a robbery attempt, police said.
The alleged crime occurred on Feb. 9, when 19-year-old suspect Sarina Delgado contacted a victim through Snapchat. Delgado solicited money for an unspecified transaction and arranged to meet...
Second Chance Week is Sept. 13-21 in South County
Your stuff deserves a second chance. In recognition of the many benefits of reusing and recycling, Morgan Hill, Gilroy and South County communities will participate in Second Chance Week from Sept. 13-21.
Events include citywide garage sales in Morgan Hill (Sept. 13-14) and Gilroy (Sept....
