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UC Santa Cruz recently acquired and established the Strathearn Ranch Natural Reserve, a 2,400-acre oak-studded grassland property in San Benito County that will be used for field research and outdoor education for the university’s students, staff and researchers.  The UC Board of Regents approved the...

The Gilroy City Council continued its discussion May 18 on the city’s declining revenue due to Covid-19 as it prepares for possible cuts in June. Interim City Administrator Jimmy Forbis said city departments are looking at ways to reduce costs through operational and workforce reductions...

The Gilroy Measure C quarter-cent sales tax for public safety is heavily favored by voters in the initial results posted by the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters office, but the count is shy of the two-thirds majority needed for passage.  As of 9pm, 60.54%...

Work continues on a four-story apartment complex at the corner of First Street and Kern Avenue, adjacent to Safeway and Gilroy Express Wash. The project consists of 120 low income housing units on a nearly four-acre vacant lot. It could take roughly 18 months...

Gilroy Police in recent days have arrested a teenager accused of trafficking firearms and narcotics, and apprehended a man who was threatening community members with a sledgehammer, authorities said.  On March 11, local officers served search warrants seeking evidence of firearms and drug trafficking at...

As a candidate for Gilroy City Council, I’m deeply committed to embracing diverse viewpoints and fostering collaboration to create policies that serve our entire community. While endorsements can be valuable, my recent experiences have revealed the limitations that can arise when officials are pressured...

Mallett named to dean’s list Cade Mallett, of Gilroy, was named to the Emerson College dean’s list for the fall semester. Mallett majors in Business Creative Enterprises and is a member of the Emerson College Class of 2026.  Home + Garden Tour is May 9-10 The Gilroy...

Public safety agencies throughout South County were treated with goodie baskets Oct. 28 as a way to thank them for their work. For the seventh year, groups of staffers from St. Louise Regional Hospital visited 15 law enforcement, fire and EMS facilities from Morgan Hill...

The Gilroy Fireworks Show will return on July 4, city officials announced June 10. As in past years, the fireworks display will originate from Gilroy High School and will begin around 9:30pm. Residents are encouraged to view the fireworks from their own home, practice social distancing,...

My goal in taking on this project and partnering with Mary to create this book was to drive awareness and generate additional revenue for Operation Freedom Paws. I wanted to help Mary continue her mission and grow her inspiring non-profit organization.