Business

The Group Education to Protect and Defend Animals (GEPDA) has prevented countless dogs from being euthanized since its inception in 2004. But due to a variety of factors, the South Valley rescue organization is wobbling on its last legs—no pun intended. Run out of Director...

Nearly four months after forming a bipartisan select committee and two hearings later, Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas announced legislation Feb. 15 to combat shoplifting and organized retail theft—just beating a legislative deadline to introduce new bills. The Hollister Democrat joined Democratic Assemblymembers Rick Zbur of...

I would like to say hello again to those that have read my columns in the past and wondered what happened to the columns. I apologize for taking some time away due to life changes. I lost my precious little buddy, Sonny, who was...

Several local wineries received awards during the 71st annual

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage announced that Andrea Bertero has affiliated with the company as a sales associate in its Gilroy office. In her new position, Bertero will specialize in residential sales in south Santa Clara County. Bertero recently completed an intensive training program through Chamberlin Real Estate School, which emphasizes the principles and techniques of real estate. She is a graduate of San Jose University. Bertero (CalBRE# 01930728) may be reached at (408) 710-8050.

Gilroy resident named to president’s list Jose Bojorquez Garcia, of Gilroy, was named to the summer 2024 dean’s list at Southern New Hampshire University. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.7 and above for the term are named to the...