Gourmet Alley plan proposes plazas, outdoor dining venues
As the last building on Monterey Street wraps up its seismic retrofitting, downtown property owners are turning their attention to the oft-neglected alley that runs parallel to the road, which they view as an important part of the city’s economic recovery.
The Gilroy City Council...
Local Scene: May 18 quilt show benefits AAUW
Quilt show benefits AAUW
The AAUW Gilroy branch will host a quilt show and lunch from 11am-2:30pm May 18 at the IFDES Hall, 250 Old Gilroy Street. Treat your mother or friend to a light lunch and a showing of a variety of quilts, from...
GEPDA rescues dogs, giving them a place of refuge in the process
The Group Education to Protect and Defend Animals (GEPDA) has prevented countless dogs from being euthanized since its inception in 2004.
But due to a variety of factors, the South Valley rescue organization is wobbling on its last legs—no pun intended. Run out of Director...
Garlic harvest beats expectations
With nearly 105 million pounds of garlic consisting of more than one billion bulbs, Christopher Ranch’s 2022 season is the strongest it has been in recent years.
Ken Christopher, executive vice president of the Gilroy-based company, said ideal weather conditions, such as a cool winter...
A rockin’ cause: Day on the Ridge raises $154K-plus for St. Joseph’s Family Center
Day on the Ridge returned to a Gilroy family’s home Sunday, featuring a full day’s lineup of live bands, raising more than $150,000 for a local nonprofit and bringing together hundreds of locals and visitors in the spirit of charity and camaraderie.
The May 28...
County officials warn of ‘critical’ federal healthcare cuts at townhall
Santa Clara County officials and partnering nonprofits convened an emergency townhall meeting in South County Friday to warn residents about potential impacts from recently passed federal legislation that could slash healthcare funding and force difficult choices for local services.
The meeting at the Valley Health...
Business Briefs: Consultants attend financial conference
Kristi Ellington, a local independent financial consultant, and
