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June 11, 2026

Letter: Restaurant supports veterans on Red Shirt Fridays

The owners of Old City Hall Restaurant (OCH) in Gilroy, Fran and Bobby (a Vietnam War Veteran who served with the Marines) Beaudet, are committed to our community and its veterans. As an example, on Veteran’s Day, veterans can meet upstairs for a free...

Incumbents retain solid leads as ballot counting continues

Updated vote tallies from the June 2 California statewide direct primary show incumbent candidates still holding decisive advantages in Santa Clara County races, with results from the county registrar's office as of 5pm June 8 continuing to reflect strong performances across the board.  Reported turnout...

Gilroy High Sports: Baseball finishes 14-10 as softball team rebuilds

The Gilroy baseball team took another step forward in 2026. The Mustangs recorded a strong 14-10 overall record and a solid 6-8 league mark, finishing fifth in an eight-team league. That marked an improvement after records of 12-15 and 7-20 the previous two seasons. Gilroy...

County land purchase expands Uvas Canyon Park in Morgan Hill

The Santa Clara County Parks Department purchased a 95-acre parcel (2026 Uvas Canyon Addition) adjacent to Uvas Canyon County Park in Morgan Hill. The property will expand the park’s boundary and provide alternative routes for connector trails envisioned in a countywide master plan, according...

Apply to be Santa Clara County’s next poet laureate

Local poets will soon have an opportunity to become Santa Clara County’s next poet laureate. The Santa Clara County Library District, in partnership with SVCREATES and the Poetry Center San Jose, will soon start accepting applications for the 2027-28 Santa Clara County Poet Laureate.  Applications will...

Letter: Downtown Gilroy: The future of Camino Coffee

Recently, I shared my concerns after hearing that Camino Coffee in downtown Gilroy was being offered for sale. Because I care deeply about our downtown and local businesses, I wanted to learn more and speak directly with owner Frank Oliver so I could better...

Grant helps Gavilan College expand nursing program

Gavilan College has been awarded $1.9 million to expand its nursing program and help address regional healthcare workforce needs. The funds were awarded through the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office Rebuilding Nursing Infrastructure Grant, says a press release from Gavilan College. The funding will support...

Election results: Incumbents hold solid leads in local June 2 ballot count

Votes have been cast for the 2026 California statewide direct primary election, and unofficial preliminary results from the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters are showing significant advantages for incumbent candidates for U.S. District 18 Representative, California State Assembly District 28, Santa Clara County...

Local pilots stay prepared for disasters, emergencies

The Loma Prieta earthquake of 1989 caused the impairment of roadways leading to Watsonville, Santa Cruz and coastal communities—thus isolating them from essential services. It was quickly realized that general aviation aircraft and pilots could fill a need to transport food, water, medical supplies...

Guest View: Regional sales tax measure will focus on public transit

Valley Transportation Authority is developing a Local Investment Plan, Santa Clara County’s part of a five-county regional measure. VTA is focused on three primary outcomes: grow ridership, increase productivity, enhance the customer experience (including safety, security and cleanliness) all delivered in a financially sustainable...

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