Authorities investigate Aug. 3 crash that killed two in San Benito County
Authorities are investigating an Aug. 3 traffic accident that resulted in the deaths of two people in south San Benito County.
The solo vehicle crash happened about 12:35am on Cienega Road north of Limekiln Road. A vehicle veered off the roadway, struck a tree and...
Gavilan College recognized for strong return on investment
Gavilan College ranked No. 16 statewide and No. 5 in the Bay Area among 327 California community and career colleges for return on investment, according to a new report from College Futures Foundation and the HEA Group.
The “Golden Returns” report shows that students at...
Amid fears of ICE, farmers markets see mixed impact
On a normal Friday afternoon, the farmers market in downtown Watsonville—which draws vendors and customers from Hollister, Gilroy and beyond—is a bustling, joyous event, with gaggles of children playing in a bounce house and families happily in long lines to purchase fresh produce and...
County pushes new sales tax after federal cuts
Santa Clara County supervisors voted unanimously today to ask voters to approve new sales taxes that will place half the county in the double digit bracket. The higher taxes are needed to close a projected billion-dollar budget shortfall they say is the result of...
Chamber Focus: A century in every sip: Gilroy commemorates wineries
Visit Gilroy and The Gilroy Chamber of Commerce are proud to commemorate a remarkable milestone in the Santa Clara Valley’s rich agricultural and cultural legacy. This year, three of Santa Clara Valley’s most historic family-owned wineries—Besson Family Vineyards, Kirigin Cellars and Guglielmo Winery—are celebrating...
CHS soccer star Ella Oetinger heads to U. of Puget Sound
Ella Oetinger sparkled for the Christopher High soccer team for four years.
In the 2024-25 season, the senior captain led the Cougars back to the elite level with a 14-6-3 overall record, a 6-2-2 second-place finish, two playoffs wins and a Central Coast Section Division...
Theme park is a boon for local education, economy
Gilroy Gardens has offered educational programs and youth jobs to thousands of students and generated millions of dollars to the local economy over the past 25 years, according to a recent impact report released by the theme park’s directors and staff.
The inaugural 2024 Gilroy...
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...
Morgan Hill native Jared Allen elected to NFL Hall of Fame
There are 382 members of the National Football League Hall of Fame. And one of them was raised on a horse ranch in Morgan Hill and attended Live Oak High.
On Aug. 2, the NFL enshrined Jared Allen into the Hall, its highest honor. Allen,...
Health plan begins construction on new South County resource center
Santa Clara Family Health Plan on July 28 commemorated the start of construction of its newest public facility, the South County Community Resource Center in Gilroy. The resource center, set to open in early 2026, will serve residents of Gilroy, Morgan Hill and San...
