Rivas leads effort to combat growing retail theft problem
Nearly four months after forming a bipartisan select committee and two hearings later, Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas announced legislation Feb. 15 to combat shoplifting and organized retail theft—just beating a legislative deadline to introduce new bills.
The Hollister Democrat joined Democratic Assemblymembers Rick Zbur of...
Split commission approves expansion for storage facility
The Gilroy Planning Commission approved an expansion of a storage facility on Murray Avenue, but some commissioners questioned its need and its potential impacts on the neighborhood.
On Feb. 4, the commission voted 4-3 to allow Extra Space Storage at 8900 Murray Ave. to construct...
New farmers market growing
The Gilroy Farmers Market is growing steadily every Saturday, after launching Dec. 14 at Luigi Aprea Elementary School.
Manager Sal Ascencio said certified organic winter vegetables are in abundance at the market, including Rainbow Swiss chard, carrots, cabbage, kale and more from Alberto’s Farm of...
New 25 percent tariff great for U.S. garlic
Christopher Ranch in Gilroy welcomed a decision by President Donald Trump to increase tariffs to 25 percent on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods May 10.
Many U.S. farmers, especially soybean and corn producers, fear drastic consequences if China retaliates with its own tariffs on...
Grass Farm celebrates 10-year anniversary
Grass Farm’s Garden Accents recently celebrated their 10-year anniversary with a ribbon cutting. Stop by and see their expansive selection of garden art, plants and landscaped designs throughout the property. Grass Farm’s Garden Accents is located at 11155 Lena Ave.
Epicenter Cycling opens in Gilroy outlets
Epicenter Cycling has opened a new store in the Gilroy Premium Outlets.
Locally owned and operated, Epicenter Cycling carries a range of bicycles and e-bikes, and test rides are always free.
Epicenter Cycling was established in 2009 by Santa Cruz locals Shawn and Kazia Wilson.
“We’re excited...
