PHOTO: Plaza Allium construction continues
A sculpture created by Ride Art Studio in the shape of a garlic bulb was recently installed at the corner of East Tenth and Chestnut streets as part of the Plaza Allium development under construction. Approved by the Gilroy City Council in 2021, the...
Never-Sell Sam vs. Trader Ted
The old adage says that patience is a virtue, but in the investment world this is not always the case. Never-Sell Sam is an example of someone with a little too much patience. When I first met Sam, he had quite a portfolio. The shocking thing was all his holdings were concentrated in just one company.
Fresh Choice Emerges From Bankruptcy
Reorganization means a smaller company, but one that is poised
Jobless claims decline as coronavirus cases ease
By Patricia Cohen, @nytimes
New claims for unemployment fell last week, the government reported Thursday, the latest sign that the labor market’s recovery, however slow and unsteady, is continuing.
“The numbers look encouraging on the face of it,” said Gregory Daco, chief U.S. economist at Oxford...
CA Attorney General intervenes in Amah Mutsun lawsuit
California Attorney General Rob Bonta is stepping in on behalf of the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band in their lawsuit against San Benito County to stop the embattled Betabel Road commercial development project, according to a motion filed by Bonta’s office on March 23. The...
First Street Coffee closes after 26 years
First Street Coffee House, a Gilroy staple for the past 26 years, became the latest business casualty under the Covid-19 pandemic, shutting its doors on Jan. 24.
The coffee shop at 1211 First St. made the announcement on its Facebook page on Jan. 18.
“Due to...
Towing industry to honor Bracco
Dion Bracco of Gilroy-based Bracco’s Towing and Transport will be recognized during the California Tow Truck Association’s Industry Leaders and Awards Night on Sept. 17.
The ceremony will take place during the American Towman ShowPlace in Las Vegas.
Bracco and Steve Sgarlato of Campbell-based Dick’s Automotive...
Latinos making big comeback in employment
After scraping by on handyman jobs for a year, Bert Qintana figured he'd have to leave his wife and teenage son at their home near Taos,
Valley Water to host meeting Thursday on Anderson Dam in Morgan Hill
Valley Water, the Santa Clara Valley Water District, is hosting a public meeting in Morgan Hill June 6 to provide updates on the reconstruction of Anderson Dam.
Water district officials will be reporting on the impacts of the $1 billion dam project on the environment,...





















