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...
Day on the Ridge returns May 28
Tickets are still available for the May 28 Day on the Ridge, a benefit rock concert held at a home in the Eagle Ridge community.
Blues Traveler, which has played more than 2,000 live shows in front of 30 million people, is the headliner for...
Police ask public for help ID’ing SR 152 vandal
Anyone who thinks their vehicle was struck by an object on SR-152 in this area and during the specified time frame is asked to file a police report with the CHP office, if they have not already done so, authorities urged.
Finances, family ties debated as council doles out funding
The Gilroy City Council agreed to allocate federal grant funds to a variety of nonprofit organizations May 16. But it took multiple meetings to come to that decision after a few members not only questioned how the nonprofits will use the funds, but also...
Injury on the gridiron can’t derail Kingsley Okoronkwo’s quest for CCS jumps titles
Despite suffering a torn meniscus last October during football season, Kingsley Okoronkwo is having his best track and field season yet.
That’s saying a lot considering the Christopher High senior was one of the top triple jumpers in the Central Coast Section last year. Okoronkwo...
Burn permits required as of May 1
Starting May 1, a permit from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire) is required for any outdoor open burning in Santa Clara, Alameda, Contra Costa and the western portions of Stanislaus and San Joaquin counties.
The permit is required in CalFire’s State...
Letter: Come together for Gilroy’s La Ofrenda Festival
Nestled in the heart of downtown Gilroy, the La Ofrenda Festival and third annual Día de Muertos Festival & Wellness Fair on Nov. 1 will be an extraordinary event and is more than just a day of festivities. It’s an immersive experience that embraces...
Christopher poised for another strong season
In the last three years, the only thing the Christopher High girls soccer team hasn’t accomplished is win a Central Coast Section championship. The Cougars have won three consecutive league titles and reached a CCS championship game two years ago before being bounced out...
Celebrate Chanukah Dec. 29 in South County
A Community Chanukah Festival, hosted by the Chabad Jewish Center of South County, is scheduled for 4-5:30pm Dec. 29 at the Morgan Hill Downtown Amphitheater.
Everyone in South County is invited to the free, family-friendly event that celebrates the festive spirit of Chanukah with a...
Christopher volleyball reaches new heights
Christopher volleyball is on the rise.
Last year’s team qualified for the Central Coast Section playoffs for the first time since 2019 and lost the post-season opener. This year’s squad moved up a division in the league hierarchy, competed fiercely during the regular season and...























