LETTER: Improve public transit fairly and equitably
The proposed pay-to-drive plan under Plan Bay Area 2050 aims to address congestion and environmental issues by imposing charges on driving in certain areas. This includes dual lanes with tolls for less congested lanes and per-mile tolling charges.
While intended to reduce traffic and promote...
Conservation organization implores public to stop dumping trash into rivers
Monica Garcia can be frequently found along the Pajaro River watershed, chucking tires, concrete, beer bottles and other trash out of the habitat and transporting it to where it belongs: the landfill.
She does it all from the seat of her motorized wheelchair, and in...
Poppy Jasper International Film Festival recognized with prestigious honor
The local Poppy Jasper International Film Festival was recently named one of the “25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World” by MovieMaker Magazine—a prestigious recognition that PJIFF producers say validates all the work and dedication that has gone into growing the South Valley event...
Gilroy woman accused of drowning daughter
A 35-year-old Gilroy woman was arrested on suspicion of murder after she drowned her infant daughter in a bathtub, according to police.
Poppy Jasper International Film Festival announces 2023 lineup
The Poppy Jasper International Film Festival (PJIFF) on Feb. 27 announced its full film lineup for its 2023 edition.
This year’s festival—which will screen at venues in Morgan Hill, Gilroy, Hollister and San Juan Bautista—will take place April 12-19.
The complete PJIFF program includes features, documentaries,...
Valley Water Board elects chair, vice chair for 2025
The Valley Water Board of Directors elected Tony Estremera as the Chair for 2025, and Richard P. Santos as Vice Chair. The board voted on their new officers at the Dec. 10 meeting.
Estremera has been on the Valley Water Board since 1996, and is...
Photos: Garlic Festival welcomes songwriters
South County got a taste of Nashville and plenty of garlic when songwriters Wendell Mobley and Lee Thomas Miller performed July 13 at Clos LaChance Winery in San Martin. The concert, sponsored by KRTY, was the second in a series of 2022 events presented...
Questions remain unanswered in festival shooter’s motive
No new information has yet been released in the year since the FBI opened a domestic terrorism investigation into the Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting.
FBI San Francisco Division spokesperson Prentice Danner confirmed the ongoing investigation on July 14, but did not offer further details.
FBI Special...
Local Scene: Maria Cid recognized as Woman of the Year
Maria Cid recognized as Woman of the Year
Maria Cid, an active member of the Gilroy community, will be honored as Woman of the Year by the San Benito County Chamber of Commerce during its 102nd Annual Awards Dinner on Oct. 21 at Leal Vineyards...
