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February 4, 2026

Flood protection agencies gear up for rainy season

Officials from the Santa Clara Valley Water District, Santa Clara County and the city of San Jose alerted the public on Oct. 25 to the risks of flooding this rainy season, providing directions to preparation and emergency resources. “This winter, the climate prediction center at...

Caltrain gains federal funds to complete electrification

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Caltrain will use $43 million in federal funds to complete its fleet electrification project by fall 2024, officials announced Dec. 23. Officials expect President Joe Biden to sign off on the recently passed $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill, which will fund military and government agencies...

California will stiffen theft penalties in 2025

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Californians accused of certain drug and retail theft crimes may already be facing stiffer penalties under an initiative voters passed this year, alongside related bills Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law.  Voters this November overwhelmingly approved Proposition 36, which both modifies and adds key changes...

South Valley Civic Theatre brings ‘Drowsy Chaperone’ to local stage

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“The Drowsy Chaperone” may not have the name recognition of the big-time Broadway musicals, but its five Tony Awards are nothing to scoff at. After debuting in Toronto in 1998, “The Drowsy Chaperone” made its way to Broadway in 2006, with New York Magazine calling...

Rosso’s Furniture passes the torch

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Sarah Rosso grew up in her family’s furniture business, starting off as a receptionist 27 years ago as a high schooler who did a lot of what she called the “grunt work.” She took every opportunity she had to learn the ins and outs of...

Sex lawsuit against city advances

A U.S. District Court judge this week denied a request by the City of Gilroy to toss a lawsuit by a former employee who alleges she was harassed and fired for refusing to engage in sexual promiscuity within the Gilroy Police Department, according to...

Christopher field hockey peaking at the perfect time

The Christopher High field hockey team looks to be peaking at the perfect time—in the Central Coast Section playoffs.  Two days after a nail-biting win over Valley Christian in the opening round, the Cougars were dominant in a 5-1 victory over Hollister High on Wednesday....

Gilroy preservation groups to be honored

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Two Gilroy preservation groups, the Gilroy Historical Society and the Miller Red Barn Association, will be among 17 award winners at the first-ever Santa Clara County Preservation Alliance Awards Night on May 21. Joanie M. Lewis of the Gilroy Historical Society will be honored for...

NROTC offering college scholarships

The Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) is offering a Marine Corps Options Scholarship for eligible students that will fully pay their college tuition. The scholarship is designed to educate and train qualified young men and women for careers as commissioned officers in the United...

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...

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