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July 1, 2026

County, organizations form Covid-19 outreach team

County officials announced the formation of a team that is going door-to-door in areas hit hardest by Covid-19 to inform them on safety practices and other resources. The Community Health & Business Engagement Team began canvassing in September and members have visited more than 3,300...

Local Scene: Art Markets launch, aviation open house

Art Markets launch downtown 6th Street Studios & Art Center will launch its monthly Art Markets on June 27 from 10am to 2pm. Located at 64 West Sixth St. in downtown Gilroy, the market will feature a variety of art vendors. 6th Street Studios & Art Center...

One injured in Caltrain collision in San Martin

A Caltrain struck a vehicle on the tracks in the unincorporated community of San Martin in Santa Clara County on Monday night, a spokesperson for SamTrans said.  Caltrain was still responding late April 15 to the emergency on the tracks near San Martin Station.  According to...

Two Gilroy suspects arrested for fraud operation

Two Gilroy residents were arrested Feb. 24 after police busted a lab-like setup in Milpitas that was reportedly used to make fraudulent checks and other items. Andrew Vasquez, 35, and Leticia Zabala, 36, were booked into Santa Clara County Jail on charges of identity theft,...

Santa Clara County property values hit peak

Santa Clara County’s real estate value hit another record in 2019. But in the recently released Assessment Roll report, officials warned that those values have hit their peak, and a “crash landing” due to Covid-19 and the subsequent economic downturn is expected. On July 1,...

Gilroy Police arrest Hollister man in relation to shooting

Police arrested a Hollister man on suspicion of shooting a firearm toward several people in Gilroy, authorities said.  The incident happened about 10pm Jan. 20 in the area of the 900 block of Kern Avenue, Gilroy Police said in a recent social media post. Officers...

Cougar Buddies promote inclusion on and off campus

What began as a small campus club at Christopher High School has quickly grown into a student-led effort to make sure students with special needs feel seen, included and celebrated. The school’s Cougar Buddies club, founded last year, pairs general education students with students in...

Guest View: Valley Water completes pipeline extension project

While Valley Water rebuilds Anderson Dam, we have ensured that Coyote Creek and the Coyote Percolation Ponds in South San José have enough water to recharge groundwater and support the surrounding habitat and wildlife.   In November 2024, our agency completed the Cross Valley Pipeline Extension...

Police say suspect tried to kill man in Hollister robbery

Police arrested a Vallejo woman who fled through multiple cities after she allegedly stole from a victim in Hollister and tried to kill him as she drove away, according to authorities.  About 6:40pm March 18, Hollister Police responded to a report of a woman driving...

Valley Water celebrates $727M in EPA loans for Anderson Dam, other projects

With a cold winter storm bearing down on Morgan Hill, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency administrators joined local and regional representatives Feb. 23 at the top of Anderson Dam to announce the availability of $727 million in low-cost loans that will fund the rebuilding of...

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