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California’s funding from gas taxes will drop by nearly $6 billion in the next decade due to the state’s electric car rules and other climate programs, “likely resulting in a decline in highway conditions for drivers,” according to a new state analysis released Dec....

Local earns degree Chidera M. Nwenyi, of Gilroy, was awarded a degree in pre-health and chemistry at St. Lawrence University’s commencement ceremony on May 19.  Two earthquakes reported near Gilroy Two earthquakes were recorded early in the morning July 16 near Gilroy, according to the US Geological...

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage announced that Janette

Gilroy Assistance League is accepting grant request applications through Feb. 21. The local nonprofit considers grant requests that directly benefit youth organizations, programs and schools in Gilroy, San  Martin and Morgan Hill, says a press release from Gilroy Assistance League.  This year, Gilroy Assistance League...

Mandy and Larry Imas grew up in San Jose and met at Lynbrook High School, then went off to their respective colleges. Says Mandy, “When I first graduated from college, I was a physical therapist. I worked at the VA in Long Beach, then...

The community room of the Gilroy Library transformed into a walk-through installation on Nov. 5, depicting the life of civil rights champion and co-founder of the United Farm Workers Union, Dolores Huerta, who coined the phrase, “Sí se puede” (Yes, we can). Huerta briefly taught...

Fundraiser supports therapeutic riding One Step Closer’s 2024 fundraiser gala will take place 5-9pm June 23 at Coyote Ranch Event Center, featuring line dancing instruction, live auction, BBQ dinner, raffle, open bar and more. Line dancing lessons will be taught by Janet Goddard, to live music...

The Tennis Shop, a new full service tennis shop near downtown Morgan Hill, held a grand opening event March 19 with owners Trent and Rebecca Norris along with family and friends. The shop offers tennis racket stringing, a racket demo program, shoes, bags, apparel and accessories. The South County is very pleased to now have a local tennis shop. The store is located at 16999 Monterey Road Suite D. Contact them at (408) 659-8366 or visit thetennisshopmorganhill.com.

Hobby Lobby celebrated their grand opening and ribbon cutting celebration event with friends, family, staff and Christine Giusiana, president/CEO of the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce, Chamber staff and ambassadors, as well as Steve Canet, Morgan Hill store manager. This family-owned hobby and crafts specialty business offers something for everyone with 65,000 crafting and home décor products, including floral, fabric, framing, needlework, arts, etc. Hobby Lobby is located 990 Cochrane Plaza in Morgan Hill. Details: www.hobbylobby.com.

On Oct. 12, the community welcomed Station 55’s new owners, Shauna and Charles Davis, to downtown Gilroy. Their restaurant is located at 55 Fifth Street. They received enthusiastic support from the fire department, friends, family and the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce.