South Valley unites for farmworkers
On a recent December afternoon, about 30 volunteers gathered at St. Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista to give their efforts to the sprawling, multifaceted Farmworker Caravan—an annual holiday donation drive for families in need in five counties.
Labeled a “Santa’s Workshop,” the Dec....
Weston Miles Architects named Cool California Small Business of the Year
Weston Miles Architects, Inc. has been named a California Air Resources Board, Cool California Small Business of the Year. Weston Miles Architects earned this honor for its ongoing practice of integrating energy efficiency and education into its own offices and operations – as well as for its efforts on behalf of clients.
Rebekah Children’s Services teams with Gavilan College to create culinary career pathway for at-risk youth
In a move to expand educational opportunities for disadvantaged youth, Rebekah Children’s Services announced a new partnership with Gavilan College that will allow students in their Kneaded Culinary Academy to earn college credit and certification starting this fall.
The three-way collaboration was unveiled during a...
South Valley theater group brings psycho-thriller to stage
Limelight Theater will present “The Other Place,” a psychological thriller that challenges audiences to distinguish reality from delusion, opening Jan. 16.
The play centers on Juliana Smithton, a 52-year-old neurologist specializing in brain disease research whose life takes a disorienting turn as her brilliant mind...
Business Briefs: Mission Bell receives $5.5M in financing
Bridge Bank announced that it has provided $5.5 million in
Rabobank celebrates Gilroy remodel
Rabobank associates Jennifer Lovecchio, Tammy McCormick, Vahlya Eldredge and Amber Minderler joined Deanna Franklin, vice president and branch manager of Rabobank Gilroy, Harry Wardwell, regional president of the Central Coast Region and Rabobank CEO John Ryan in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for their newly remodeled location at 805 First St., Gilroy.
Football player starts Gilroy’s first restaurant delivery biz
When NFL dreams ended for Gilroy entrepreneur Benjamin Pope, 32, a new one began. He would help Gilroyans get food without leaving their homes or desks.
“I was sitting on the couch rehabbing from an ACL injury last December and that’s when I came up...
Gun buyback nets 289 unwanted firearms
Despite drenching rain and strong winds, people weren’t deterred when it came to dropping off unwanted guns Saturday during a gun buyback program staged by Santa Clara County law agencies and the District Attorney’s Office.
Spread out in several tents with a motor vehicle drive-thru...





















