‘Essential’ auto repair shops remain open
Many people choose to ignore the check engine lights on their vehicles, that finicky blinker or other maintenance issues, thinking that taking it to the shop for repairs would require them to be without their only mode of transportation for days on end.
However, with...
Newsom proposes lower spending on homelessness, affordable housing
After Gov. Gavin Newsom rolled out a deficit-bridging budget plan in January, advocates pushing for more affordable housing and shelters hoped he might reconsider his intent to make deep cuts—or scrounge up some more money.
On May 10, Newsom released a revised proposal showing that...
State weakens plan for mandatory water cuts
Facing criticism over their ambitious plan to curb urban water use, California’s regulators Tuesday weakened the proposed rules—giving water providers more years and flexibility to comply.
Cities and urban water districts welcome the changes to the state’s draft conservation rules, which they said would have...
Rabobank celebrates 10 years
Deanna Franklin and her staff at Rabobank are joined by Chamber Ambassadors at a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house to celebrate their 10th anniversary in Gilroy. Rabobank is located at 761 First St. in Gilroy.
South Valley artist opens exhibit featuring historical photography technique
When Binh Danh looks into the reflective surface of his daguerreotypes featuring America’s national parks, he sees more than sweeping vistas of Yosemite Valley or the Yellowstone Falls. He sees himself.
The mirror-like surface of each photograph reflects the viewer back into the landscape, creating...
Pour Me Taproom brings unique concept to Gilroy
In 2021, Matt Gallion experienced what many employees in the fast-paced world of modern society feel: burnout.
Working in the finance department at a local car dealership, Gallion realized at one point that he had been working 12-hour days for more than a month straight....
