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MLK Art Camp is Jan. 20
6th Street Studios in downtown Gilroy will host Martin Luther King Jr Art Camp starting at 9am Jan. 20. The fun-filled camp is perfect for creative kids, offering full and half-day sessions. Campers will delve into exciting art projects,...
RE/MAX celebrates new location
RE/MAX Realty partners and Dave Clink just opened a new site at 501 Vineyard Town Center in Morgan Hill. Joining Dave at the ribbon cutting were many of the agents in the office, along with customers and members of the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce. Call RE/MAX at (408) 710-5143. Email your ribbon cuttings to [email protected].
Second Chance Week is Sept. 13-21 in South County
Your stuff deserves a second chance. In recognition of the many benefits of reusing and recycling, Morgan Hill, Gilroy and South County communities will participate in Second Chance Week from Sept. 13-21.
Events include citywide garage sales in Morgan Hill (Sept. 13-14) and Gilroy (Sept....
Conservationists purchase 80-acre Coyote Valley property
The Peninsula Open Space Trust this week announced the purchase and permanent protection of 80 acres within an ecologically important flood plain and wildlife corridor in Coyote Valley.
The 13th such conservation purchase by POST on the valley floor, this property, which POST is calling...
Strada Verde developer asks county to halt environmental study
San Benito County officials clarified late last week that the developer of the proposed Strada Verde Innovation Park—which was the subject of a failed November 2020 ballot initiative—has asked the county to pause its work on the project’s application.
“As a result, work on the...
South County farmers, local officials discuss ag policy at historic Miller Red Barn
Local and county officials met with agricultural leaders at the restored Miller Red Barn to discuss policy changes aimed at supporting South County farmers, emphasizing a desire to collaborate closely to craft rules that update the county’s aging ordinances while reflecting the modern reality...
New affiliate for Windermere
Windermere Real Estate announced a new affiliate, Windermere Valley Properties, with a location in Morgan Hill at 17490 Depot St. Owner of Windermere Valley Properties, Chuck Vargas, is a real estate veteran. Starting out in 1992 with a single RE/MAX office in Gilroy, Vargas quickly grew his brokerage from five to 40 agents. In 1996, Vargas joined forces with Century 21/Premier Group, eventually overseeing five offices and two-hundred agents. Vargas currently serves on the board of directors for MLS.com and the Mexican American Golf Association.
