All aboard for wine
The Morgan Hill Wine Trolley—the brainchild of two longtime friends who share extensive business experience and a love of South County’s charming wine country—opens to the public on Aug. 3.
Founded by Christina Perez and Heather Gallegos, the Morgan Hill Wine Trolley offers passengers a...
Developer sues Gilroy for not approving 501-unit housing proposal
The Gilroy City Council this week narrowly voted to defend the city against a lawsuit that claims it has violated state housing laws by declining, so far, to approve a 501-unit residential project proposed on Las Animas Avenue.
Following a July 29 closed session discussion...
Gourmet Alley construction update
Despite temperatures rising into the triple digits (again) this week, work proceeds on the downtown Gilroy Gourmet Alley project.
As of July 22, crews have been cutting surfaces and installing infrastructure for French drains through the alley between Fourth and Fifth streets, as well as...
In season at Andy’s Orchard
Fans of fresh, ripe and local fruit will want to venture to Andy’s Orchard in east Morgan Hill before the short stone fruit harvest is complete in a few weeks.
Owned and operated by renowned grower Andy Mariani, the orchard off Half Road features many...
Local Scene: Aquatics Center open through Aug. 18
Local earns degree
Chidera M. Nwenyi, of Gilroy, was awarded a degree in pre-health and chemistry at St. Lawrence University’s commencement ceremony on May 19.
Two earthquakes reported near Gilroy
Two earthquakes were recorded early in the morning July 16 near Gilroy, according to the US Geological...
Insurance scammers face sentencing this week
In two separate Santa Clara County workers’ compensation insurance fraud cases, a child therapist and San Jose father and son business owners will face serious sentences for committing felony fraud, according to authorities.
Mark Anthony Ramos, 50, of Escondido, owner of Stars Bay Area Therapy...
Local Scene: July 13 book sale raises funds for library
Book sale is July 13
The Friends of the Gilroy Library will hold their monthly book sale fundraiser from 10am-1pm July 13 at the library located at 350 West Sixth Street.
Books cost $5 per bag for members, or $8 for non-members. Memberships can be purchased...
Valley Water postpones decision on homeless encampment ban
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors on July 9 held off on a decision regarding an ordinance that would prohibit homeless encampments along waterways in the water district’s jurisdiction.
After hours’ worth of public testimony from speakers on both sides of the...
Santa Clara County’s property values climb 5.4%
Driven by increasing residential values and despite a “troubled” commercial real estate market, Santa Clara County’s overall property assessment roll grew by $35.6 billion, or 5.4% in the last year, according to Assessor Larry Stone’s office.
The growth includes an increase of around 5% in...
Country music fans flock to Morgan Hill festival
Thousands of country music fans attended the June 29 Boots and Brews Country Music Festival at the Morgan Hill Outdoor Sports Center.
The concert lineup featured Lee Brice, Lee Montgomery, Michael Ray and Dasha. Fans danced and enjoyed cold beverages throughout the afternoon and evening....
