Bookstore prepares for final chapter
The final chapter of BookSmart may soon be written.
Citing mounting debt following a move from downtown Morgan Hill to East Dunne Avenue, BookSmart owners Brad Jones and Cinda Meister face the imminent closure of their Morgan Hill mainstay.
“It’s heartbreaking,” Meister said. “This is our...
Hobby Lobby celebrates grand opening
Hobby Lobby celebrated their grand opening and ribbon cutting celebration event with friends, family, staff and Christine Giusiana, president/CEO of the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce, Chamber staff and ambassadors, as well as Steve Canet, Morgan Hill store manager. This family-owned hobby and crafts specialty business offers something for everyone with 65,000 crafting and home décor products, including floral, fabric, framing, needlework, arts, etc. Hobby Lobby is located 990 Cochrane Plaza in Morgan Hill. Details: www.hobbylobby.com.
After public outcry, Santa Clara County supervisors order revisions to rural zoning proposal
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors on Nov. 18 unanimously approved a change of course for proposed rural zoning amendments after hundreds of farmers, ranchers and equestrian business owners raised concerns the changes would devastate their operations.
Supervisor Sylvia Arenas, who represents much of...
It’s the busiest time of the season for Battaglia Ranch
It’s been 55 years since the Battaglia brothers first started selling Christmas trees, originally in San Jose and later in their current spot in San Martin.
As such, they’ve got the process down pat. On Nov. 29, a few days after Thanksgiving weekend, what Paul...
South Valley Civic Theater unveils 2025-26 season
South Valley Civic Theater has unveiled an ambitious lineup for its upcoming 2025-26 season, featuring productions ranging from Tony Award-winning musicals to adaptations of popular Disney movies.
The season announcement came during the theater's annual membership event, where SVCT President Peter Mandel emphasized the organization's...
Get ready for Gilroy’s ‘Shark Tank’
Local property developer and “Gilroy Shark Tank” mastermind James Suner has confirmed that the much anticipated competition will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 8.
