Conservationists purchase 1,986-acre ranch in Morgan Hill
A regional land preservation organization recently purchased a 1,986-acre ranch in west Morgan Hill, pledging to permanently protect the property that includes sweeping views and critical wildlife crossings, as well as homes for native and endangered species.
The Peninsula Open Space Trust announced on April...
County installs solar panel array at San Martin animal center
The goats at the Santa Clara County Animal Services Center in San Martin have a new source of shade: an array of solar panels that generate power for the 37,000-square-foot shelter.
The county Facilities and Fleet Department completed the project last fall. It’s one of...
County looks to expand hazardous waste disposal for small businesses
The County of Santa Clara Household Hazardous Waste program is expanding access to a service that helps small businesses dispose of hazardous waste in a safe and cost effective manner.
The county’s Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG) disposal program is a dropoff service for businesses...
Hampton Inn opening in April
Gilroy’s newest hotel in nearly 20 years will begin taking reservations April 22.
The Hampton Inn & Suites, which has been under construction for more than two years, consists of 100 rooms across four floors. It is located at 5975 Travel Park Circle near the...
Gilroy Bowl closes after 53 years
Gilroy Bowl and Scotty’s Restaurant has closed after more than five decades in business.
The downtown fixture since 1967 announced it would close its doors permanently on Dec. 20. However, it was forced to close earlier after Santa Clara County was moved into the most-restrictive...
Live in Gilroy
Downtown Gilroy’s weekly concert series, known as Downtown Live, resumes this week with a July 4 holiday performance by California Standard.
With the stage centered at Monterey Road and Fifth Street, Downtown Live brings a block party vibe to downtown Gilroy. Streets are closed to...
County celebrates new ambulance fleet at Saint Louise Regional Hospital
A fleet of 12 new ambulances dedicated to transporting patients among the county’s hospitals and medical offices was unveiled at Saint Louise Regional Hospital in Gilroy on May 9.
The new emergency medical vehicles will improve transport times among Santa Clara Valley Healthcare’s three hospitals—SLRH,...
