Knocking down tuition
In the ring, amateur boxer Rosino LeGan of Gilroy does not back down. Neither will he as he stares down the Santa Clara University administration as he and students like him, struggle to combat the rising cost of higher education. LeGan has started a grassroots campaign at his school to fight back against the costs of a college education, which buries millions of students under a mountain of debt. Â
Pajaro watershed focus of regional climate talk
About 80 people gathered March 10 in the historic Aromas Community Grange after the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) selected the Pajaro River Watershed as one of five watersheds to pilot the Watershed Resilience Program.
The initiative, which is supported by a $2 million...
Local Scene: Aviation students earn scholarships
The South County Airport Pilots Association awarded scholarships worth a total of $15,000 to five students who are pursuing flight and maintenance training. Each student—including two who are studying at Gavilan College—was awarded a $3,000 scholarship.
This year’s program drew the largest and most competitive...
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...
New homes offered by Taylor Morrison
Morgan Hill home shoppers can now experience Taylor Morrison’s commitment to quality and modern home designs first-hand at the brand new Madrone Plaza. Offering two distinct product lines to choose from, Madrone Plaza recently began sales of both single-family detached homes and townhomes. Models are currently under construction and will grand open this fall, but home shoppers can visit the community to view the layout, discover amenities and take advantage of pre-model pricing starting from the high $400,000s. The Arbors feature two-story detached homes available in four functional floorplans ranging between 1,503 and 1,617 square feet with up to four bedrooms and two-and-one-half bathrooms. The Villas boast spacious three-story townhome designs ranging in size from 1,775 to 1,929 square feet. Madrone Plaza is located at 130 Cochrane Road, Morgan Hill. Details: Taylor Morrison.com.
Rotary Club plants 40 trees on Gilroy campusesÂ
The Rotary Club of Gilroy continues to expand its Trees to Read Under project with the planting of 40 trees on Aug. 2 at both Christopher and Gilroy High schools.
To mark its 100th anniversary as a service organization, the Rotary Club of Gilroy launched...
California will stiffen theft penalties in 2025
Californians accused of certain drug and retail theft crimes may already be facing stiffer penalties under an initiative voters passed this year, alongside related bills Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law.
Voters this November overwhelmingly approved Proposition 36, which both modifies and adds key changes...


















