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January 1, 2026

South Valley unites for farmworkers

On a recent December afternoon, about 30 volunteers gathered at St. Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista to give their efforts to the sprawling, multifaceted Farmworker Caravan—an annual holiday donation drive for families in need in five counties.  Labeled a “Santa’s Workshop,” the Dec....

Give yourself the gift of retirement

Readers of my articles know that I am a huge fan of compound interest. With the holiday season already entrenched in retail stores and online, it seems that everyone wants to sell you something as a gift for your friends or family. But for most people, you’re not being given the opportunity to enjoy a worry-free retirement. So in the spirit of the holiday, give yourself the ultimate gift of a hassle-free retirement. Over time, those retirement accounts will yield interest and compound interest, amounting to sums that are larger than you might think.

From Italy to Gilroy, exchange students visit Elks Lodge

Gilroy Elks Lodge No. 1567 held an Italian themed fundraiser dinner. There were 12 high school students and their teacher from Italy visiting the USA. They were guests of the event organizer, Sam and Judy Bozzo who enlisted their help along with their teacher...

Business Breifs: New Articulate Solutions director

Local design firm Articulate Solutions recently promoted Linda

Company co-founder retires

NewEra Software, Inc. announced that Robert Tapia, a co-founder

Marisa Otto receives certification

Marisa Otto of Edward Jones in Morgan Hill has been authorized by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board) to use the certification mark CFP®. Otto completed CFP Board's initial certification requirements, which include completion of financial coursework and a comprehensive examination. Those who hold CFP® certification agree to meet education requirements and uphold CFP Board's code of ethics and professional responsibility and financial planning practice standards.

Medical tech firm leases new industrial space in Gilroy

A large medical tech company based in Sunnyvale recently signed a lease on a giant new industrial building at McCarthy Business Park, according to the City of Gilroy. Intuitive, a pioneer of robotic-assisted surgery and a global technology leader in minimally invasive care, will soon...

Gilroy City Council tells staff to enforce food truck regulations

The Gilroy City Council took another step recently to limit the operation of food trucks in the downtown area, especially along Monterey Road.  At the May 5 meeting, the city council unanimously approved a motion by Council member Carol Marques to direct city staff to...

New location for Rabobank

Rabobank N.A. is moving its Gilroy branch a few doors west on First Street. The first official business day at the new location will be March 10. The new branch at 805 First St. features a private parking lot for customers and a drive-up ATM. “Our new location will make banking with Rabobank more convenient and rewarding,” said Deanna Franklin, vice president and branch manager. Moving the branch will provide customers easier accessibility and a more pleasant banking experience.

Restaurants, hotel and more in the works near Highway 101

A development that would add a Chick-fil-A chain restaurant, Gilroy’s eighth Starbucks location, a hotel and other businesses received the planning commission’s recommendation on Sept. 2. Laurel Square, a proposal located at the corner of East Tenth and Chestnut streets, will now head to the...

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