‘152’ restaurants serve up burgers, breads
Bruce Haller, the well-known owner of Cafe 152 Burger Company and Cafe 152 Bread Company, does not like to talk about himself. But, when the topic of his business, the restaurant business in general, and the challenges of doing business in California are on...
City prepares for cuts in June
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...
Veterans honored in downtown Gilroy exhibit
The Gilroy Center for the Arts has opened its doors for veterans, providing them with a contemplative space to display their artwork and mementos from their time in the service.
The annual Veterans Exhibit opened Nov. 1 and runs through Nov. 30 at the downtown...
Virtual wine tasting event hosted by former NFL player
The Tackles4Cancer organization is partnering with Lion Ranch Vineyards & Winery on March 6 at 5pm for a virtual wine tasting hosted by philanthropist, wine enthusiast and former NFL player William Dominic Austin.
The sommelier for the event is Samantha Capaldi. The event will also...
A guide to state propositions on the Nov. 5 ballot
With election day approaching, voters have several state propositions from which to choose. Below is a brief description of each of them. For a deeper dive, visit voterguide.sos.ca.gov/propositions.
Proposition 2
Public School and Community College Facilities
Under Prop. 2, the state would sell a $10 billion bond...
Local Scene: Volunteer for South Valley Symphony
The nonprofit South Valley Symphony is seeking volunteers to serve on its board of directors. Applicants should have a strong interest in helping to shape the symphony’s activities over the coming years, and should be enthusiastic about becoming a part of the symphony’s long-standing...
Lofgren secures nearly $2.5M in federal funds for Gilroy, Morgan Hill
Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren on Monday presented five checks totaling 2.45 million for community projects for public safety and infrastructure projects in Morgan Hill and Gilroy.
The Community Project Funding was requested by Lofgren and was included in Fiscal Year 2024 government funding legislation, signed into...
Animal cruelty suspect ordered to house arrest
A Morgan Hill woman who is accused of felony animal abuse has been ordered to wear a monitoring device and is restricted to home confinement after a hearing in Santa Clara County Superior Court last week, according to authorities.
Ava Geddes, 66, appeared at the...
Police blotter, Aug. 30-Sept. 5, 2021: Stolen vehicles, car fire
Aug. 30
• A vehicle was stolen on Alexander Street and Banes Lane, Forest Street and Leavesley Road, and West Ninth and Princevalle streets.
• Vandalism was reported on the 7900 block of Monterey Street.
• Petty theft was reported on the 5800 block of Monterey Road...
County secures hefty grant to address local homelessness
Santa Clara County secured an $11.1 million grant to address homelessness in San Jose and throughout the county, federal housing officials announced April17.
The county is one of 62 communities receiving their share of $486 million in funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and...























