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January 27, 2026

Briefs: Coldwell holds Habitat for Humanity fundraiser

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Community Foundation is

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Industry veteran to lead sales and marketing for Robert Mann

Harvest Coffee House moves

The Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce was out to support the move of the Harvest Coffee House to its new location at 1295 E. Dunne Ave., Suite 100 in Morgan Hill. Joining Chamber President John Horner and Chairman of the Board Rich Firato, were ambassadors and board members, including Lorraine Welk, Leonette and Tony Stafford, Persis McGinty, Suzanne Barrett, Tim Hennessy and Teresa Martin. Mayor Steve Tate and Councilwoman Marilyn Liebers were also present to watch Harvest Coffee House owner, Frank Alvarez cut the ribbon to the new store.

Gilroyan pens ‘Old Hope Road’

Matthew Carvalho, of Gilroy, is a first-time, self-published author and “Old Hope Road” is his first novel. “Old Hope Road” follows the life of Dominic Mercy, an orphan who makes his home on a fictional Caribbean island. Mercy is Defense Attaché to the island's president. Following a political conspiracy, an unknown group attacks the presidential palace. As the conspiracy unfolds, Mercy's childhood and rise to the highest office is revealed through a series of flashback vignettes. This sparks a desire to find his 'kin'. Author Carvalho, who works as a manager for a Silicon Valley medical equipment manufacturer, has a bachelor’s degree in international relations and a master’s degree in diplomacy/global commerce. “Old Hope Road” is available in both paperback and Kindle formats through Amazon. The author welcomes fans to follow “Old Hope Road” on Facebook.

More room for Fitness

Owners of Anytime Fitness Russ and Jaime Allen celebrated the additional space they recently added to their Gilroy facility, nearly doubling the floor space. Additional new machines and a second classroom make it even more convenient and easier to use to achieve your workout goals. Located at 755 First St., managers Brad Gwinn and Christopher Madewell invite you to stop in for a tour.

Grass Farm celebrates 10-year anniversary

Grass Farm’s Garden Accents recently celebrated their 10-year anniversary with a ribbon cutting. Stop by and see their expansive selection of garden art, plants and landscaped designs throughout the property. Grass Farm’s Garden Accents is located at 11155 Lena Ave.

Business Briefs: Edwards Jones tops list of best companies

The financial-services firm Edward Jones ranked No. 11 on

Pedal power in Gilroy

Last week on Bike to Wherever Day, May 16, the city’s Parks & Recreation department hosted an “energizer station” on the levee at Christmas Hill Park.  The PRC has been a sponsor of Bike to Wherever Day for the past three years, according to city...

The Hill Bar and Grill celebrates grand opening

The Hill Bar and Grill (formerly Champ’s) celebrated its grand opening April 3. The Hill was opened by Dustin Evanger (cutting the ribbon), staff, friends and ambassadors and friends of the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce. We welcome the Hill as a great place for music, food and drinks, with live and DJ music on weekends. Stop by and check out the newest restaurant in town at 17330 Monterey St. in Morgan Hill. For information on getting your business a ribbon cutting, please call the Chamber of Commerce at (408) 779-9444.

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