California’s food insecurity rises as pandemic aid ends
Food insecurity in California ticked upward over the past year, bringing the share of hardship back up to levels early in the Covid-19 pandemic, according to data released by the California Association of Food Banks on Dec. 12.
“Families are buying less food,” said May...
Holiday-themed maze and roller skating rink opens in Gilroy
The masterminds behind the World’s Largest Haunted House are back with a new event in Gilroy: Garlic City Lights.
Gone are the cobwebs, zombies and gravestones, and in its place is snow, toys and of course, Santa Claus.
After the Halloween event ended in October, organizers...
Tesla opening store in Gilroy
Tesla, which manufactures some of the most popular electric vehicles in the world, is opening a store in Gilroy.
Located at 500 Automall Drive, the store will be Tesla’s first in South County. The building has sat vacant since early 2020, when South County Chrysler...
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CineLux Gilroy scheduled to open April 23
After more than two years of renovations coupled with Covid-19 closures, the CineLux Gilroy Cafe and Lounge at 6851 Monterey Road is scheduled to open on April 23.
The seven-screen theater has received a complete overhaul. The box office was removed to add a lounge...
South Bay, Central Coast under excessive heat warning for coming weekend
The interior Bay Area and Central Coast are under an excessive heat warning from Saturday morning to Sunday night, according to the National Weather Service.
Highs of up to 110 degrees are expected in inland areas including Santa Rosa, Concord, Livermore and Gilroy. Coastal regions...
Vineyard brings romantic vibe to South Valley
I love our local wineries but have to admit I haven’t been to them all. In an attempt to spice things up and seek something new, I wanted to take a trip to Leal Vineyards near Hollister.
I decided I wanted to slow it down,...
Trump takes steps to overhaul CA water delivery
President Donald Trump lost no time Jan. 20 in advancing his agenda for California’s water supply with a “presidential action” intended to send more Delta water south to millions of Southern Californians and San Joaquin Valley farms.
The memo calls on the Secretary of Commerce...



















