J Winston Winery celebrates first harvest off new property
John Bannister of BCH Construction in Morgan Hill remembers watching his grandfather crush grapes and tuck the wine barrels under the porch at the family home in the Central Valley on the E&J Gallo ranch where they worked as farm laborers.
His family hails from...
A holiday tradition: San Benito Oriana Chorale returns to Mission San Juan Bautista
For many, the San Benito Oriana Chorale’s holiday concerts are the kick-off to the Christmas season.
“It sets the tone for a beautiful Christmas season,” said Director Rachel Romina. “This traditionally is the launching pad of Christmas. It’s going to be phenomenal.”
But for the past...
Religion: Merry Christmas… In January!
With Christmas decorations sometimes going up before Thanksgiving, and even Halloween, it may seem unnecessary to prolong Christmas. However, Catholics and many other Christian traditions can extend Christmas into the second week of January.
We do so because the overwhelming and joyful reality of the...
Religion: Was it not just for this moment?
I was born in the shadow of the Holocaust. My earliest memories are of Holocaust survivors coming to our house, telling their stories to my parents. My father was known for welcoming people and helping them find jobs and become part of the community....
Guest view: Public transit is cleaner, faster
Growing up in San Jose, public transportation was not as widespread and commonly used as other cities. While many use and rely on the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), this system is not as efficient or as popular as it should be.
The main choice of...
Letter: Let’s restore Gilroy’s EDC
Re-investing in Gilroy’s long dormant Economic Development Corporation (EDC) would provide a major boost to our local economy and our local businesses.
The EDC was originally created more than 25 years ago, in 1997. As a nonprofit corporation providing business development assistance to current and...
Sports Roundup: Christopher football leads BVAL Mt. Hamilton
Christopher HS Football (7-1 overall, 4-0 BVAL Mt. Hamilton Division)
Recent results: Won 32-7 vs. Leigh
Upcoming games: 7:15pm Nov. 8 at Live Oak
NOTES: Cougars routed Longhorns behind Jaxen Robinson’s 23-for-33 passing day for 301 yards and three touchdowns. Evan Vernon caught nine balls for 120...
State requires financial literacy course for graduation
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an agreement June 27 making personal financial literacy a required course to graduate high school in California, according to a news release from the governor's office.
“We need to help Californians prepare for their financial futures as early as possible. Saving...
Letter: Public safety sales tax measure is worth it
Hello Gilroy! On your ballots this November will be Measure C, a request for a quarter of a cent sales tax that will generate about $4.5 million annually for Gilroy’s Police and Fire Departments. Why does Gilroy need this added revenue? Because we can’t...
Sports Roundup: CHS football opens league play with big win against Branham
Christopher HS Football (4-1 overall, 1-0 BVAL Mt. Hamilton Division)
Recent results: Won 47-0 at Gilroy; Won 45-28 at Branham
Upcoming games: 7:15pm Oct. 4 at Santa Teresa
NOTES: Cougars broke away from a 28-28 halftime tie with the Bruins by shutting them out in the second...