County health takes steps to end illegal disposal
Santa Clara County supervisors —and the public—on Dec. 12 got their first public explanation from county officials on the explosive revelations a week earlier that county-run hospitals had for at least a year illegally dumped medical waste, drugs and patient data into dumpsters.
Healthcare officials...
Cura Contemporary celebrates grand opening in downtown Morgan Hill
Hundreds of people attended the long anticipated grand opening of the Cura Contemporary art center in downtown Morgan Hill on Nov. 16.
Featuring two floors of exhibition space—currently displaying works from dozens of artists—as well as areas for workshops and demonstrations, a ground floor wine...
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...
Lyft, Uber, killing local cab companies
The owner of Union Taxi Company of Gilroy says ride-sharing companies like Lyft and Uber have been killing his business. Pedro Virgen, 50, who has owned the company since 2006, has seen his business shrink from eight taxis and a dozen employees to three cabs and two drivers.
Business Briefs: Pinnacle Bank hires new vice president
Pinnacle Bank announced that Anthony Marandos has joined the
Have you tried this sneaker machine?
SNEAKER FIX Those who love collectible classic sneakers have a new place to try and win rare Michael Jordans and other brands. It’s in a kind of gambling machine at the Outlets. You pay $5 for a chance to put a key into a...
Mushroom Festival canceled for May weekend
Organizers of the 2023 Morgan Hill Mushroom Festival, formerly known as the Morgan Hill Mushroom Mardi Gras, announced Tuesday that “due to circumstances beyond our control,” this year’s festival will be postponed to an undetermined date.
A press release from Morgan Hill Mushroom Mardi Gras...
