Jacob’s Heart has a new home
The doors of the new Jacob’s Heart Children’s Cancer Support Services Family Center were officially opened Thursday during a grand opening ceremony at 567 Auto Center Drive in Watsonville.
Community members joined elected officials, and Chamber of Commerce representatives from Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Benito...
Quarry project adds trucks to Highway 25
A flood control project underway in South Santa Clara County has resulted in an increase in trucks along Highway 25, which are hauling dirt to Graniterock’s Southside Sand and Gravel quarry in Tres Pinos.
Graniterock spokesperson Keith Severson said the company is hauling dirt from...
County tightens Covid-19 testing order for healthcare providers
Santa Clara County on Sept. 16 expanded its existing Covid-19 testing order to tighten up requirements for large-scale healthcare providers to ensure testing is more easily available, without delays to all residents.
Valley Water celebrates $727M in EPA loans for Anderson Dam, other projects
With a cold winter storm bearing down on Morgan Hill, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency administrators joined local and regional representatives Feb. 23 at the top of Anderson Dam to announce the availability of $727 million in low-cost loans that will fund the rebuilding of...
COVID-19: Deputies, inmate test positive
Santa Clara County’s Public Health Department announced Monday evening that three more residents have died of COVID-19, raising the virus’ local death toll to thirteen.
Countywide stay-home order likely extended to May 1
Seven jurisdictions in the Bay Area that issued the current ongoing stay-at-home order on March 17, announced today that the order will likely be extended at least through May 1.
Letter: With heartfelt thanks, 16 years of service
It has been an incredible privilege to serve as your advocate and representative for the past 16 years—first as a member of the Gilroy Unified School District Board, and for the last eight years on the Gilroy City Council.
I have always approached this responsibility...
Registrar: Ballots are in the mail for Nov. 5 election
Ballots and other information contained in the Santa Clara County vote-by-mail packet will be sent to more than 1.04 million local voters starting this week, according to election officials. The packets for the Nov. 5 general election are being mailed to every active registered...
Local Scene: Conversation and Coffee; South Valley Symphony concert
City officials to discuss getting involved in government
The public is invited to join Mayor Marie Blankley, Communication and Engagement Manager Rachelle Bedell and City Administrator Jimmy Forbis for Conversation and Coffee on Saturday, March 5 at 9:30am in the Council Chambers at 7351 Rosanna...
Gilroy honors veterans at American Legion event
More than 100 veterans, family members and local residents attended a Veterans Day ceremony at the American Legion Gilroy Post on Sixth Street Nov. 11.
The ceremony included a presentation of colors by the American Legion Post 217 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6309...






















