Covid vaccinations lag for those on Medi-Cal
Low-income Californians enrolled in Medi-Cal have been vaccinated at far lower rates than the overall population in all 58 counties, according to state data.
The disparity reveals a strong economic divide between the vaccinated and unvaccinated throughout California.
About 45% of Medi-Cal enrollees eligible for the...
Nov. 8 turnout exceeds half of county voters
The estimated voter turnout in the Nov. 8 election surpassed 50% in Santa Clara County this week as local elections officials have continued to count ballots submitted by mail and those cast provisionally.
As of 5pm Nov. 15, elections officials have counted 526,659 ballots cast...
Blankley seeks to keep mayor’s seat in 2024
Gilroy Mayor Marie Blankley got an early start on the 2024 election, announcing July 20 that she will seek to retain her seat next year.
In a press release, Blankley, who was elected as mayor in 2020 after serving on the Gilroy City Council since...
Gilroy tattoo shop owner is thankful for support
In this season of Thanksgiving, Kenny Brown is grateful for many things.
The owner of 29:11 Tattoo at 353 East 10th St., Unit C in Gilroy is thankful for his clients, who have supported him since he opened his business in 2020, even voting the...
City of Gilroy cleared of liability in shooting deaths at Armendariz residence
The City of Gilroy has been dismissed from all litigation filed by the families of two young men who died as a result of a 2021 shooting at the home of City Council member Rebeca Armendariz.
City officials announced the dismissal from the lawsuits on...
Covid, grades, climate change among top concerns for CA teens
From academics to pandemics, California teenagers are seeking out more help from friends, parents and teachers to cope with their situation, according to a survey released Thursday by Blue Shield of California.
Between July and August, Blue Shield of California asked 500 California students aged...
St. Louise Regional Hospital’s ICU recognized
St. Louise Regional Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) received the Silver Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) on May 21.
The Beacon Award lauds hospital critical-care units that set standards for excellence in patient-care environments by collecting and using...
PG&E: Beware of scammers
Northern California’s largest utility provider is warning customers about scammers who are trying to take advantage of residents during the coronavirus pandemic and statewide stay-at-home orders.
More workplaces could reopen with new rules, says county
More businesses and workplaces could re-open in Santa Clara County as early as July 13, as long as new strict social distancing rules and other COVID-19 public health protocols are met, Santa Clara County officials announced today.
Gavilan jazz concert returns
After taking a break last year, the Jazz @ Gavilan Concert is returning Nov. 4 at 7:30pm to the Gavilan College Theater, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd.
This year the show will feature two groups including Gavilan faculty member, pianist Dahveed Behroozi's ensemble and Los Angeles-based...