Statewide cleanup effort includes inaugural ‘Trashure Hunt’
California Coastal Cleanup Day will celebrate its 41st year this September with its first ever “Trashure Hunt,” offering participants the chance to win a variety of prizes by volunteering to pick up litter and garbage at hundreds of locations across the state, organizers announced...
New law gives workers more paid sick days
California workers will be guaranteed five paid sick days a year starting Jan. 1, up from the three days that employers are currently required to provide, thanks to Senate Bill 616.
The bill, authored by Long Beach Democratic Sen. Lena Gonzalez, also extends protections against...
GEPDA rescues dogs, giving them a place of refuge in the process
The Group Education to Protect and Defend Animals (GEPDA) has prevented countless dogs from being euthanized since its inception in 2004.
But due to a variety of factors, the South Valley rescue organization is wobbling on its last legs—no pun intended. Run out of Director...
Cyclonix launches furniture showroom
Cyclonix Inc., a creator of dynamic brand architecture, unveiled
Unhoused residents get an extension at Gilroy encampment
About 20 residents of a homeless encampment off Sixth Street can stay on the city-owned property on a month-to-month basis after the Gilroy City Council voted to extend a previous deadline to leave.
In February, a council majority voted to give the residents of the...
Valley Water urges flood preparedness
Valley Water and the National Weather Service urged the community to prepare for winter storms during a news conference held Nov. 13 at a sandbag distribution center in San José.
Last winter, Valley Water partnered with Santa Clara County and local cities to help residents...
Angela’s Home Treasures grand opening
On April 12, Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Christine Giusiana, Morgan Hill Mayor Steve Tate, board members, ambassadors, merchants and friends celebrated a ribbon cutting and gala grand opening of Angela's Home Treasures, 35 E. First St., Morgan Hill, enjoying an exciting shopping experience and fun at her new eclectic boutique with a touch of class of elegant antiques, fine home furnishings, accessories and unique gifts offering many quality collections of treasures, excellent value, affordable luxury. Hors d'oeuvres were provided by Maurizio's Italiano Restorante and desserts by Odeum Restaurant with Champagne by Guglielmo Winery. Reach Angela at (408) 782-0400 or visit angelashometreasures.com.
Business: Leedo Frames Supports Local Art
For over 20 years Kimberlee Rossi, owner of Leedo Art & Framing has been making Gilroy a bit more arty. The sign above the store at 7436 Monterey St. sums it up: “Because the earth without art is just eh!” a play on the letters in earth.
