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The Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority this week announced its first Coyote Valley Photo Contest, allowing local residents and photography enthusiasts to share their favorite images of the local natural wonderland.  As part of the in-progress Coyote Valley Conservation Area Master Plan, the authority...

Cooling centers will be open throughout Santa Clara County from July 9-11 due to a forecasted heat wave over the weekend. The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for the Bay Area, beginning 12pm July 9 through 10pm July 11. The warming...

Cassidy Guerrero sees a desire among the young people in Gilroy to express themselves through music, yet the opportunities to do so in the city are minimal. Guerrero, the artist known as 1 A.M., hopes to one day create a dedicated space in Gilroy, where...

June 26 • A business was reportedly burglarized on the 6400 block of Jamieson Way. June 27 • Theft was reported on the 8800 block of Zinnia Street. • A business was reportedly vandalized on the 300 block of E. Tenth Street. June 28 • A vehicle was reported stolen...

Rigo Bedolla works the late shift at Las Animas Elementary School, deep cleaning more than 30 classrooms and bathrooms nightly to make sure they shine and are ready to welcome hundreds of students the next morning. When school officials called him in earlier than usual...

Firefighters are currently battling two wildfires in South County. According to CalFire, the Crews Fire, off of Crews Road and Oak Spring Circle just north of Gilroy, is at 600 acres as of 6pm July 5. The fire was first reported at 3pm. Evacuations are in...

The Milias Restaurant, 7397 Monterey St., celebrated its 10 years of ownership under Adam Sanchez and Ann Zyburra on July 8. The event included acknowledgement from the Gilroy City Council as well as Assemblymember Robert Rivas’ office. Originally established by George Milias Sr. in...

When I heard legendary musician, writer, DJ, manager and producer Peter Asher was coming to Morgan Hill, I just knew I had to put out my music column and let the community know about this special one-time appearance.  Peter Asher may not be a household...

Kate and Paolo D’Alessio thought their 15-month-old French bulldog, Sprinkles, was gone forever after a thief smashed the window of their vehicle and stole the pet outside a busy rest stop and gas station in east Santa Clara County.

Julie Hutcheson, a longtime Morgan Hill resident and environmental advocate for the South Bay, is the new executive director for Green Foothills.  Hutcheson has been on Green Foothills’ staff for more than 12 years and has taken an active role in leading the organization, most...