South County locals compete in Watsonville fair
As workers and volunteers put the finishing touches on the Santa Cruz County Fair, the animals raised by Future Farmers of America and other organizations—including some from Morgan Hill and southern Santa Clara County—have arrived in the livestock section.
Earlier this week, students from Morgan...
Second Chance Week is Sept. 13-21 in South County
Your stuff deserves a second chance. In recognition of the many benefits of reusing and recycling, Morgan Hill, Gilroy and South County communities will participate in Second Chance Week from Sept. 13-21.
Events include citywide garage sales in Morgan Hill (Sept. 13-14) and Gilroy (Sept....
Letter: Rodeos should be banned forever
In reading the Sept. 5 Hollister Free Lance I was encouraged by the fact that you are allowing protests against rodeos. I have long felt they should be banned due to the horrific cruelty inflicted on helpless animals.
Years ago, a young calf died during...
Candidates make their case for Santa Clara County Assessor
Two candidates seeking to become Santa Clara County’s next Assessor emphasized their contrasting backgrounds and visions for modernizing the office during a Meet the Candidate forum Sept. 8 at the Morgan Hill Grange.
Yan Zhao, a Saratoga city council member and two-term mayor, and Neysa...
Gilroy brewery toasts ‘The Wave’
It was a match made in heaven.
The Promised Land Brewery in Gilroy developed a new craft beer called “The Wave,” after “Krazy” George Henderson, the man who invented the act that has become popular in stadiums across the country.
Owner and brewer Brian Schwab said...
Resurrected Gavilan women’s soccer team nails first win
After an 18-year absence, Gavilan College reinstituted its women's soccer program in 2023. Javier Alejo, a Gilroy High graduate who played on the Gavilan men's soccer team, was named the head coach.
The program slowly came back to life and won its first match last...
CHS footballer Evan Vernon moves on to Lake Forest College
Christopher football player Evan Vernon made big plays on both sides of the ball for the Cougars.
Crucial third-down catches for the offense, big stops for the defense. He was awarded First Team All-League honors for three consecutive years, as CHS went 40-8. Christopher reached...
From Italy to Gilroy, exchange students visit Elks Lodge
Gilroy Elks Lodge No. 1567 held an Italian themed fundraiser dinner. There were 12 high school students and their teacher from Italy visiting the USA. They were guests of the event organizer, Sam and Judy Bozzo who enlisted their help along with their teacher...
Gilroy bank robbed at gunpoint, suspect remains at large
Gilroy Police are looking for a man who brandished a handgun while robbing a local bank on Sept. 5.
Police released these photos from US Bank’s security camera system, depicting a man who allegedly robbed the Gilroy business at gunpoint on Sept. 5.
Photo Courtesy of...
Music in the Air: Music legend to make a rare appearance in South Valley
When I heard legendary musician, writer, DJ, manager and producer Peter Asher was coming to Morgan Hill, I just knew I had to put out my music column and let the community know about this special one-time appearance.
Peter Asher may not be a household...
