Businesses, churches urge safe reopening
Business owners, city leaders and faith-based organizations implored the county health department Sept. 14 to give them a “fighting chance” to survive the pandemic by allowing indoor operations to resume safely.
The Silicon Valley Chamber Coalition joined dozens of Bay Area faith organizations and small...
Local Scene: Supervisors approve health assessment of Latinos
Supervisors approve public health assessment of Latino community
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a proposal from Supervisor Sylvia Arenas for the Public Health Department to begin a comprehensive assessment of the health of the Latino community in the county.
In the...
Injury on the gridiron can’t derail Kingsley Okoronkwo’s quest for CCS jumps titles
Despite suffering a torn meniscus last October during football season, Kingsley Okoronkwo is having his best track and field season yet.
That’s saying a lot considering the Christopher High senior was one of the top triple jumpers in the Central Coast Section last year. Okoronkwo...
Gilroy Police blotter, June 5-12, 2023
June 5
• Police responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call on the 7300 block of Dowdy Street at 1:50am.
• Battery was reported on the 8400 block of Church Street at 7:50pm.
• A vehicle was reported stolen on the 8100 block of Church...
Letter: Restaurant supports veterans on Red Shirt Fridays
The owners of Old City Hall Restaurant (OCH) in Gilroy, Fran and Bobby (a Vietnam War Veteran who served with the Marines) Beaudet, are committed to our community and its veterans. As an example, on Veteran’s Day, veterans can meet upstairs for a free...
Santa Clara County libraries hosting series on mental health services
The Santa Clara County Library District (SCCLD) is partnering with the County of Santa Clara Health System, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Santa Clara County, and Bay Area Legal Aid (BayLegal) to educate local residents on mental health care through a series of...
South County native Dustin Wolf sparkles in leading Calgary to crucial win at San Jose
Monday night’s road game in San Jose against the struggling Sharks was a must-win for Calgary. The Flames were in a last-ditch effort to catch the Minnesota Wild in the race for a playoff berth.
The Sharks dominated early but Calgary’s netminder Dustin Wolf, a...
New Covid-19 cases flatline in Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County has experienced a sharp decrease in the number of known Covid-19 cases since January that have led to loosening restrictions. But those numbers have flatlined in recent weeks, and with new variants circulating in the county, cases could be on the...
South County home tour spotlights unique local homes and gardens
Four homes with their unique gardens in South Santa Clara County will open their doors to the public during the annual Home + Garden Tour & Boutique on May 12-13.
The Gilroy Assistance League puts on the event, which is its major fundraiser. The nonprofit...
Science Alive marks 25th anniversary with Gavilan College event
Hundreds of young students were introduced to the excitement of hands-on learning at Gavilan College on March 7, while also celebrating the 25th anniversary milestone of the college’s Science Alive program.
Over the years, Science Alive has offered interactive activities, demonstrations and exploration to thousands...























