Santa Clara County budget aims to maintain services
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors approved a $13.7 billion budget for 2025-26 that allocates funding for behavioral health treatment and homelessness prevention—despite uncertainty over future state and federal funding sources, according to county officials.
The budget approved June 12 emphasizes essential safety net...
Pinnacle Bank celebrates anniversary at mixer
Pinnacle Bank recently hosted a business mixer for the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce. Thyme Catering provided the fall inspired appetizers, and Sarah’s Vineyard provided the wine.The event marked the fifth anniversary of Pinnacle Bank in downtown Gilroy. Details: 842-8200 or pinnaclebankonline.com.
Great last minute stocking stuffers
On Monday, a week before Christmas, the line to pay at Francesca’s Collections boutique store stretched across the store. The Jockey outlet had mostly sold out of seasonal clothing and managers were offering customers a chance to buy presents online at the store and...
Gavilan alum takes flight in aerospace engineering
When Esthefani Montelon enrolled in Gavilan College’s Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) program in fall 2019, she had no idea she was embarking on a journey that would lead to aerospace engineering internships at NASA and Pratt & Whitney.
“I wanted to do something with my...
Owl release draws huge crowd
A pair of young wild barn owls were reunited with Mother Nature Sunday thanks to the efforts by the Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center. Dozens of people took part in an upbeat send-off party at Little Uvas Vineyards in San Martin.
The hour-long twilight gathering...
Coleman joins Santa Teresa Dental
Santa Teresa Dental announced that Brielle Coleman has joined its technologically advanced practice as a certified dental assistant.
PHOTO: View from the sky
Many have seen the economic impacts of California’s shelter-in-place order from the ground in the form of empty parking lots and minimal traffic. But the view from the air paints a much more drastic picture.
Julie and Pat Belanger, owners of The 111th Group...

















