Business

The Edward Boss Prado Foundation was honored as the Nonprofit of the Year for the 28th Assembly District, according to an announcement by Assemblymember Gail Pellerin. “The Edward Boss Prado Foundation works relentlessly to empower people who are in need of resources that foster dignity...

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...

The Gilroy Planning Commission recommended a project on May 4 that would construct two hotels and other buildings on a vacant lot at the corner of Highway 152 and Camino Arroyo. The city council at a future meeting will have the final say on the...

Caldwell’s Comics & Cards, 7483 Monterey St. in downtown Gilroy, celebrated Free Comic Book Day on May 6, an annual tradition of the store since it opened in 2021. Thousands of comic book shops around the world participated in Free Comic Book Day, with...

Caldwell’s Comics & Cards, 7483 Monterey St. in downtown Gilroy, is one of thousands of comic book shops around the world that will participate in Free Comic Book Day on May 6.  The store will be open from 11am to 6pm.  Each year, participating stores give...

Since its founding in west Morgan Hill about six years ago, Fairytale Farm has rescued more than 250 mini-horses, ponies and donkeys that were living in unhealthy, neglectful conditions—many of whom were on their way to certain death, according to the nonprofit’s founder, Alexandra...

Santa Clara County is reminding residents about a six-month-old website where people can report illegal dumping.  The site, www.cleanupscc.org, was launched last November using a $2 million grant from CalRecycle, the state agency that oversees waste management and recycling. Since its inception, citizen reports to the...

California Attorney General Rob Bonta is stepping in on behalf of the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band in their lawsuit against San Benito County to stop the embattled Betabel Road commercial development project, according to a motion filed by Bonta’s office on March 23. The...

Three California assembly members on Tuesday introduced a newly minted bill which, if it becomes law, would bring financial assistance to storm and flood victims who are ineligible for state and federal assistance. Assembly Bill 513, also known as the California Individual Assistance Act, was...

Santa Clara County secured an $11.1 million grant to address homelessness in San Jose and throughout the county, federal housing officials announced April17. The county is one of 62 communities receiving their share of $486 million in funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and...