San Jose man dies in collision with alleged drunk driver
A San Jose man was pronounced dead at the scene of a Jan. 2 traffic accident on Highway 25 near Bolsa Road, according to authorities. A Hollister man who was driving another vehicle involved in the accident was arrested on suspicion of DUI.
Nurses, county reach tentative agreement on four-year pact
The Registered Nurses Professional Association (RNPA) announced on Christmas Eve it had reached a tentative agreement with Santa Clara County on a new multi-year contract for nurses in the county hospital system.
In a statement, the union said the new contract, if approved by members...
Hindsight 2019: Roadwork extends into new year
Two of Gilroy’s major streets have been a construction zone for more than a year. But 2019 was expected to mark the completion of some major milestones, paving the way for an estimated finish in 2020.
First and Monterey streets received upgrades this past year,...
Festival of Lights in South County
The South County Jewish community gathered on Dec. 22 to mark the beginning of the eight-day Chanukah holiday, also known as the Festival of Lights.
The first-ever Chanukah Celebration and Grand Public Menorah Lighting in Morgan Hill was hosted by the Chabad South County...
DUI checkpoint in South County
The Hollister-Gilroy office of the California Highway Patrol will host a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint Friday night, Dec. 27 in an unincorporated area of south Santa Clara County.
Woman pronounced dead in Pacheco Pass accident
A woman died in a three-vehicle collision on Highway 152 east of Gilroy Saturday night, according to authorities.
Hampton Inn opening in April
Gilroy’s newest hotel in nearly 20 years will begin taking reservations April 22.
The Hampton Inn & Suites, which has been under construction for more than two years, consists of 100 rooms across four floors. It is located at 5975 Travel Park Circle near the...
Wreaths for veterans
Nearly 1,200 wreaths were placed on veterans’ graves in South County during National Wreaths Across America Day on Dec. 14.
More than 300 volunteers spread out at Gavilan Hills and St.Mary’s cemeteries in Gilroy and Mt. Hope Cemetery in Morgan Hill to take part...
Mosque appeals to be denied
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors unanimously declared its intent to deny two appeals Dec. 17 for a San Martin mosque and cemetery approved earlier this year.
The supervisors agreed that the county planning commission’s approval of South Valley Islamic Center’s Cordoba Center project...
Rocca’s Market busy with meat orders as Christmas nears
Gifts are an important part of any Christmas celebration, but the feast itself is arguably more so.
Rocca’s Market in San Martin is busy with meat orders as residents plan their holiday centerpieces.
General manager Dan Keith said the 92-year-old market specializes in prime beef and...