Local Scene: Dessert café to open in downtown Gilroy
Dessert café to open in downtown Gilroy
Maxima Realty Inc. announced Jan. 15 that, after working closely with Sanchan Modi, the owner of 7573 Monterey St. in downtown Gilroy, they have leased the building to Delicias Mi Ocampo.
Working together, the parties have developed plans to...
Business Briefs:After Hours Mixer
The Gilroy Chamber of Commerce will hold its After Hours Mixer
Property tax relief available for businesses impacted by Covid-19
The Santa Clara County Assessor’s Office is offering temporary property tax relief to businesses affected by Covid-19.
“This recession is very different than the 2008 Great Recession when we reduced the property assessments of 136,000 homes,” County Assessor Larry Stone said. “The 2008 Recession was...
Santa Clara County proposes major overhaul of rural, agricultural zoning rules
Santa Clara County is considering sweeping changes to its rural zoning ordinances that would impose new building limits and require mitigation when farmland is converted to non-agricultural uses.
If approved by county supervisors, the new rules could significantly affect wineries and other agricultural operations...
Local Scene: Gilroy Garlic Festival Golf Classic is June 21
Gilroy Garlic Festival Golf Classic is June 21
The annual Gilroy Garlic Festival Golf Classic will be held June 21 at Gilroy Golf Course, with proceeds to benefit the nonprofit Gilroy Garlic Festival Association.
Since 1979, the Garlic Festival Association has distributed more than $12 million...
Caldwell’s Comics & Cards opens in downtown Gilroy
In his quest to bring superheroes to downtown Gilroy, David Caldwell got a lift from some everyday heroes.
While hanging the awning in front of his new store, Caldwell was approached by a man and his young child, who volunteered to help with the effort....
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When most people think about credit card debt, they picture college students and young couples trying to make ends meet. While the younger generation is still the worst at managing credit card debt, retirees and baby boomers have become the fastest growing segment with debt problems.




















