Legislators negotiate laws to streamline solar, wind projects
California lawmakers are crafting an end-of-session package of proposed laws that could streamline the building of solar and offshore wind energy projects, according to people familiar with the discussions.
Democratic legislators, who have shared drafts with environmental groups, industry, lobbyists and other interested parties, are...
Medical tech firm leases new industrial space in Gilroy
A large medical tech company based in Sunnyvale recently signed a lease on a giant new industrial building at McCarthy Business Park, according to the City of Gilroy.
Intuitive, a pioneer of robotic-assisted surgery and a global technology leader in minimally invasive care, will soon...
San Martin ‘treasure’ Kenneth Ludewig dies
Lifelong San Martin resident Kenneth Ludewig, a local “treasure” who brought joy to countless South Valley residents as the creator and operator of the former San Martin Country Park & Pumpkin Patch, died unexpectedly on Nov. 7, according to family members. He was 74...
Gilroy’s concrete company rarely does business in Gilroy
On another hot Thursday morning, Don Alvarez, Sr., the owner of Noah Concrete, could have been sitting cool in his office on Rossi Lane. Instead, he was out overseeing the concrete pouring work on a large scale Costco project in South San Francisco. The concrete business is hard work.
Santa Clara County seeks to add resources for caregivers
Santa Clara County is moving forward with a series of actions to support family caregivers in response to a recent county survey that found caregivers need more resources.
The county Board of Supervisors accepted staff recommendations and instructed them to create ways to address caregivers'...
Business Briefs: Chantler to be honored for service
Patty Chantler, a tax partner with Morgan Hill's Sensiba San
First Street Coffee closes after 26 years
First Street Coffee House, a Gilroy staple for the past 26 years, became the latest business casualty under the Covid-19 pandemic, shutting its doors on Jan. 24.
The coffee shop at 1211 First St. made the announcement on its Facebook page on Jan. 18.
“Due to...
Chips N Salsa Coming to Gilroy Jan. 9
After numerous delays, the tropical-themed eatery will open in





















