Visit Gilroy’s new website aims to inspire tourists and locals
Visit Gilroy (https://visitgilroy.com/) this week presented its newly launched website, which is designed to showcase Gilroy as a must-visit destination and make trip planning easier than ever, according to the local organization.
With a colorful, modern design and enhanced functionality, the new website puts Gilroy’s...
Heat advisory in effect for Bay Area, Central Coast
By late morning on Monday, temperatures around the Bay Area and Central Coast are forecast to rise rapidly and a heat advisory will be in effect for the entire region.
“A fall heat wave kicks off today and will last for several days,” the National...
Local Scene: Trinidad graduates from university
Trinidad receives degree
Cyndilyn Irene Trinidad, of Gilroy, earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Central Methodist University at the May 11 commencement ceremony.
Earthquake shakes South Bay
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake struck Santa Clara County on June 15, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake...
Grocery stores increase hygiene efforts
Santa Clara County’s ban on large gatherings, as well its order to close all “non-essential” businesses for at least three weeks, does not apply to grocery stores. However, those involved in the food industry, from growers to markets, have found it necessary to respond...
Federal monitor moves county from ‘Severe’ to ‘Moderate’ drought
With seemingly constant rain storms pummeling the South Bay so far this winter, a federal drought monitoring program recently downgraded most of Santa Clara County from “Severe” to “Moderate” drought. But local water supply authorities warn that residents and property owners should continue to...
Business Briefs:After Hours Mixer
The Gilroy Chamber of Commerce will hold its After Hours Mixer
GVA Cafe celebrates one year
On June 28, Grinds, Vines and Automobilia Café celebrated the end of its first year in business with some loyal customers at a ribbon cutting ceremony with staff, ambassadors and board members of the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce.
Ribbon cutting for new Welcome Center
The Gilroy Welcome Center held a ribbon cutting Oct. 25 at their new location at Ste. A006 at the Gilroy Premium Outlets, 8155-6 Arroyo Circle. The center is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week. Details: 842-6436 or gilroywelcomecenter.org.
Never-Sell Sam vs. Trader Ted
The old adage says that patience is a virtue, but in the investment world this is not always the case. Never-Sell Sam is an example of someone with a little too much patience. When I first met Sam, he had quite a portfolio. The shocking thing was all his holdings were concentrated in just one company.


















