Roundabout construction continues at Highways 25, 156
Construction of a new traffic roundabout at the intersection of State Routes 25 and 156 near Hollister continues this week with work taking place behind protective concrete barriers, according to the California Department of Transportation.
Recently installed K-rail at all four approaches to the construction...
Nonprofit teams up with GUSD to feed Gilroy families
A Bay Area nonprofit launched an emergency weekend meal program last weekend in partnership with the Gilroy Unified School District, and is planning to serve 500 children and their families every Saturday and Sunday in November.
The program, led by Community Seva, was launched in...
State reps push for farmworker tax credits, more overtime
State Sen. Shannon Grove, R-Bakersfield, and state Sen. Melissa Hurtado, D-Bakersfield, introduced legislation to create a tax credit for agricultural employers to help cover the cost of paying overtime wages to farmworkers.
Senate Bill 921, co-sponsored by the California Farm Bureau and the California Association...
A guide to state propositions on the Nov. 5 ballot
With election day approaching, voters have several state propositions from which to choose. Below is a brief description of each of them. For a deeper dive, visit voterguide.sos.ca.gov/propositions.
Proposition 2
Public School and Community College Facilities
Under Prop. 2, the state would sell a $10 billion bond...
ADU plan galleries help ease process for cities, builders
The Santa Clara County Planning Collaborative recently launched online galleries sharing pre-approved design plans for accessory dwelling units in local cities, including Gilroy and Morgan Hill.
The launch includes an online design and planning tool, making it easier for homeowners to add ADUs to their...
Alara Cellars brings top-quality wines to downtown Morgan Hill
I would like to say hello again to those that have read my columns in the past and wondered what happened to the columns. I apologize for taking some time away due to life changes. I lost my precious little buddy, Sonny, who was...
Sleep Play Love holds ribbon cutting
Sleep Play Love, a new children's consignment and retail boutique in downtown Morgan Hill, held a ribbon cutting and grand opening event March 16 with owner Krystal Thomas and the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce ambassadors and staff members. The store is located at 17367 Monterey Road. Contact them at 779-0380 or visit SleepPlayLoveStore.com.
