Guest View: South County celebrates Chanukah after tragic terror attack in Sydney
The South County Jewish community was shaken to its core after waking on the morning of Dec. 14 to the tragic news of a shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, where a terrorist attack targeted a Chanukah Menorah Lighting. The horror of the...
Michael Doty named new Santa Clara County Undersheriff
Michael Doty is the new Santa Clara County Undersheriff, following the retirement in late December of former Undersheriff Dalia Rodriguez.
Doty’s return to the local sheriff’s office follows a “distinguished career and a brief retirement,” says a press release from Sheriff Robert Jonsen’s office.
“Doty's decision...
Atmospheric river soaks region, but only minor damage reported
More than 900,000 households and businesses throughout California lost electricity during the latest atmospheric river storm that walloped the state, according to PG&E. As of the morning of Feb. 6, more than 64,000 PG&E customers in the Bay Area remained without power.
The storm that...
Gilroy Assistance League announces 2023 grant recipients
The Gilroy Assistance League (GALs) announced its 2023 grant recipients at a luncheon and presentation held April 19 at Eagle Ridge Golf Course.
Recipients were recognized for their efforts on behalf of South Santa Clara County children. During the 2023 grant cycle, GALs awarded a...
First case of Omicron variant reported in Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County has received its first report of a case of the Omicron variant of Covid-19, county officials said Friday.
The case was reported Dec. 9 involving someone who was fully vaccinated but has not received a booster. The person had recently returned from...
Gilroy Gardens earns a Brass Ring
Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park was recently awarded the prestigious IAAPA Brass Ring Award for Cherry Jubilee, which was recognized as the Best New Food & Beverage Event. This award celebrates innovation, originality and impact in the global attractions industry and recognizes special events...
Garlic facility sale terminated
An investment firm’s $110 million deal to buy a Gilroy onion and garlic processing facility fell through due to financial difficulties caused by Covid-19.
Olam International, one of Gilroy’s largest private employers, announced in November that it had sold its onion and garlic processing facility...
Letter: Congresswoman shows support for Gilroy
Gilroy recently had the distinct honor of welcoming Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren to our town, where she made a special stop at one of our most cherished small businesses, Arteaga's Food Center. Her visit underscored the vital importance of supporting local enterprises and addressing the...
County: Non-essential curbside business still prohibited
Bay Area authorities warned residents that although Gov. Gavin Newsom offered guidance today about how non-essential businesses can start to slowly reopen, such plans are not currently in effect at the local level.
Developer files ‘builder’s remedy’ application for Hecker Pass Road
A developer has filed a formal application for 113 homes on land not designated for housing on Hecker Pass Road, citing a state law that allows developers to bypass local zoning.
But whether that law still applies to the project will be determined, as the...






















