US Technical Ceramics gets $3M in financing
US Technical Ceramics, a Morgan Hill-based manufacturer of structural ceramics for a variety of industries, announced it recently closed a $3 million commercial loan using a new SBA debt refinance program arranged by Pinnacle Bank and CDC Small Business Finance.
Federal monitor moves county from ‘Severe’ to ‘Moderate’ drought
With seemingly constant rain storms pummeling the South Bay so far this winter, a federal drought monitoring program recently downgraded most of Santa Clara County from “Severe” to “Moderate” drought. But local water supply authorities warn that residents and property owners should continue to...
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...
Business Profile: Associated Concrete Company
Established in 1958 by Tony and Eva Goularte at the current
Fuzio becomes The Good Fork
Maurizio Cutrignelli recently closed Fuzio and has now opened a new restaurant in the same location called The Good Fork, a California bistro bar and grill. The menu includes California cuisine with a European flare, using farm to table vegetation from local farmers. Shawn Paul is the Executive Chef of The Good Fork and has a long career in the culinary industry; he has gained valuable experience working for premier Bay Area and New York restaurants including Bistro Jeanty, 1300 on Fillmore, Paladin and Chez Papa Bistro in addition to stints at Michelin-rated restaurants in France and England. Details: www.thegoodforkbistro.com or 408-779-3200.
Local briefs: Coast suspends dividend
The Coast Distribution System, based in Morgan Hill, announced
Sal protected wife, daughter
This year marks the 40th year in business in Gilroy for Sal Oliveri, owner of Pinnochio’s Pizza.
It’s a year he will never forget.
The year began with him nearly losing his life defending his family from a knife-wielding homeless man. In an interview this week,...
















