Local Scene: Book sale benefits Gilroy Library
Book sale benefits the library
The Friends of Gilroy Library will hold its monthly book sale from 10am-1pm Dec. 14 at the Gilroy Library, 350 West Sixth Street. Books will be available for $5 per bag for Friends of Gilroy Library members, and $8 per...
Severing services
Breaking up is hard to do – even with your house cleaner. Shannon Stevens felt so bad about letting her cleaning lady go that she gave her more than a month’s notice and a Costco membership to alleviate the sting.
County reports $89K in unclaimed monies
The County of Santa Clara Department of Tax and Collections (DTAC) published a list of 127 individuals and businesses who are potential owners of $89,017 in unclaimed general collections monies.
Potential owners who qualify for these monies must file claims by Nov. 11. The list...
Irene Fariman joins Coldwell
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage announced Irene Fairman has affiliated with the company as a sales associate in its Morgan Hill office. Fairman will specialize in residential sales in Santa Clara Valley. “Irene will be a great addition to our sales team, and I couldn’t be more excited to have her join us,” said John Agresta, manager of the company’s Morgan Hill office.” Prior to affiliating with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Fairman worked at Coldwell Banker in the Antelope Valley for nine years and one year at Keller Williams in San Jose. She has completed multiple training courses in real estate and is a HAFA Specialist. She is also a commissioned notary public for the State of California. Fairman can be reached at (408) 763-6145 or via email at Irene.fairman@cbnor cal.com.
Vince Camuto Store celebrates first year
On June 23, ambassadors of the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce, store manager Gabe Betancourt and employees at the Vince Camuto Store in the Gilroy Premium Outlets, 8155 Arroyo Circle, Suite A016 to congratulate them on their first anniversary.
Sakata Seeds celebrates grand opening
Sakata Seeds, 18095 Serene Drive in Morgan Hill, had a ribbon cutting Oct. 16. Sakata was celebrating both their return to the Chamber of Commerce and their new solar power throughout their facility. In attendance were Sakata employees, various members of the Chamber of Commerce and many more.
Humor and heartbreak hit the stage in ‘Fun Home’
South Valley Civic Theatre’s production of “Fun Home” explores how one woman revisits her fractured childhood with a closeted father through the lens of memory, blending humor with heartbreak in a wandering journey through family secrets, missed opportunities and, ultimately, forgiveness and acceptance.
Based on...
Gilroy sees chance for new businesses
Gilroy business leaders see a new tax incentive as a way to spur investment in the downtown corridor. But the clock is ticking on a timeline to take advantage of the opportunity.
“Opportunity zones” were created when Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act...




















