Gilroy outlets will be dark on Thanksgiving
Gilroy shoppers looking to get a jump on Black Friday deals will have to stay home with their families on Thanksgiving this year, while many workers won’t be forced to cook dinner early.
The Gilroy Premium Outlets will be closed on Thanksgiving, owner Simon Property...
Renaissance Faire celebrates 20th anniversary
The Northern California Renaissance Faire will soon wrap up its 20th anniversary year at Casa de Fruta in Hollister, with one last weekend allowing guests to step back in time for medieval revelry, camaraderie, entertainment and competition.
The festival features merchandise from fine artisans and...
New homes offered by Taylor Morrison
Morgan Hill home shoppers can now experience Taylor Morrison’s commitment to quality and modern home designs first-hand at the brand new Madrone Plaza. Offering two distinct product lines to choose from, Madrone Plaza recently began sales of both single-family detached homes and townhomes. Models are currently under construction and will grand open this fall, but home shoppers can visit the community to view the layout, discover amenities and take advantage of pre-model pricing starting from the high $400,000s. The Arbors feature two-story detached homes available in four functional floorplans ranging between 1,503 and 1,617 square feet with up to four bedrooms and two-and-one-half bathrooms. The Villas boast spacious three-story townhome designs ranging in size from 1,775 to 1,929 square feet. Madrone Plaza is located at 130 Cochrane Road, Morgan Hill. Details: Taylor Morrison.com.
Local Scene: Gilroy students make the dean’s list
Tran named to dean’s list
Cathy Tran, a San Martin resident and graduate of Valley Christian High School, was named to the Muhlenberg College dean’s list for the fall 2024 semester. Tran studies biology at the college, which is located in Allentown, Penn.
Trujillo earns academic...
BUSINESS: Gilroy detailer puts cars in a “time capsule”
Walk into Lufo’s Auto Detailing shop in Gilroy and you can see a $2.3 million 1915 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Phantom--one of three in the world--parked next to a more proletarian Hyundai Genesis. They have two things in common: both gleam like new and their owners love them madly.
Fiber brings high-speed internet to South County
High-speed internet is coming to South County, as local providers have been installing fiber internet lines and infrastructure underground and on utility poles in recent months. This work will continue well into next year in an effort to expand the availability of fast, reliable...
Nonprofits collaborate on transitional housing project
A new project in Hollister will provide transitional homes for residents and families who are struggling with homelessness or other housing insecurity, according to the project developer.
The Housing Industry Foundation, along with Gilroy-based Rebekah Children’s Services, will host an April 18 ribbon cutting to...
















