CA legislators discuss youth fentanyl OD crisis
The California State Assembly Select Committee on Fentanyl, Opioid Addiction and Overdose Prevention on Aug. 12 during an informational hearing discussed the urgency of combating the rise in overdose deaths among youth in recent years primarily due to ingesting fentanyl.
Between 2019 and 2021, drug...
South County nonprofit, school receive Golden Grants
McDonald's Owner/Operators across Northern California through the Central Coast areas have selected recipients of the Golden Grants, based on applications by school and nonprofit organization programs that fuel children's imaginations, education and growth, says a press release from McDonald’s Golden Grants.
This year, Gilroy-based Rebekah...
Local Scene: National Night Out returns, Day in the Country auction is live
National Night Out returns
The Gilroy Police Department will host National Night Out Outdoors on Oct. 5 at 4:30pm in the grass area between the library and City Hall.
The free event will feature a resource fair, music, raffles, safety information, giveaways and more.
Auction now live...
Joshua Guzman’s ascension continues as he earns State berth; GHS boys team finishes a solid 7th in CCS Cross Country Championships
In terms of the upper-echelon running talent in the Central Coast Section, few have improved as much as Gilroy High sophomore Joshua Guzman in a span of just one year.
Last season, Guzman finished 21st in the CCS Championship Division III race in 16 minutes,...
Cline sits at top of Gilroy City Council race
Political newcomer Tom Cline will be joining two familiar faces on the Gilroy City Council, according to the latest election results.
As of 4pm on Nov. 9, Cline led all candidates with 22% of the vote. Carol Marques landed in second with 21.4%, while Dion...
New ‘rapid’ bus line unveiled
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority unveiled a new bus line Oct. 14 that aims to give South County commuters a faster option to San Jose.
Called the Rapid 568, the line runs weekdays from 5:30am to 7pm from the Gilroy Transit Center to Diridon...
Festive fright
Don and Lisa Billips have been decorating their Church Street yard and home for Halloween every year since they moved in about a decade ago.
Each year, their decorations become more and more intricate, with more props, bigger characters and better ideas. Now, Don said...
Lawmakers agree on across-the-board cuts in state budget
Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders reached a nearly $300 million budget agreement on June 21 that closes a $46.8 billion deficit that was projected for the coming fiscal year with across-the-board cuts of nearly 8% to every department.
The $297.5 billion budget is proposed...
Local Scene: Garlic City Car Show, Book Sale for the Library
Fundraiser supports therapeutic riding
One Step Closer’s 2024 fundraiser gala will take place 5-9pm June 23 at Coyote Ranch Event Center, featuring line dancing instruction, live auction, BBQ dinner, raffle, open bar and more.
Line dancing lessons will be taught by Janet Goddard, to live music...
LETTER: Changes coming to real estate industry
There have been various information and opinions in the news lately about changes coming to the real estate industry and what they mean for homebuyers and sellers.
As a Santa Clara County Realtor and current president of the Santa Clara County Association of Realtors with...























