Grant brings Poppy Jasper scavenger hunt to public transit
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority has awarded an $18,000 grant to the Poppy Jasper International Film Festival to create a transit-oriented scavenger hunt connecting the downtowns of Gilroy and Morgan Hill during the festival's eight-day run in April.
The grant, part of VTA’s Transit-Oriented...
Business Briefs: South County Realtor Alliance Ball
Many local South County Realtors will be honored during the
Towing industry to honor Bracco
Dion Bracco of Gilroy-based Bracco’s Towing and Transport will be recognized during the California Tow Truck Association’s Industry Leaders and Awards Night on Sept. 17.
The ceremony will take place during the American Towman ShowPlace in Las Vegas.
Bracco and Steve Sgarlato of Campbell-based Dick’s Automotive...
State approves rules that turn sewage into drinking water
In a milestone for creating a major new source of drinking water, California has approved its first standards for turning sewage into potable water supplies delivered to homes and businesses.
The State Water Resources Control Board, in a unanimous vote Dec. 19, outlined for the...
Demonstration Garden opens for the season
In April, Brenden Zimmer, chief gardener, cut the red ribbon officially opening the growing/selling season for the Demonstration Garden in Gilroy. Joining Zimmer were community volunteers and Demonstration Garden supporters including Ronald and Ann Marie Welten and Marcia Queen.
Local Scene: Preserve celebrates more access with new bridge
Preserve celebrates more access with new bridge
A newly completed bridge over Llagas Creek at Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve in Morgan Hill extends the park’s existing wheelchair-friendly trail and leads visitors to a grassland day use area surrounded by riparian woodlands.
The Santa...
Business Briefs: New branch manager at Golden 1
Ken Freedman has been named branch manager of the Golden 1
