Santa Clara County hospitals investigated for illegal medical, hazardous waste disposal
Three hospitals in the Santa Clara County healthcare system have been repeatedly illegally dumping medical and hazardous waste—as well as confidential patient records—over the past year or more, according to authorities.
Violations observed at the county-owned hospitals—including Saint Louise Regional Hospital in Gilroy—include the improper...
Calmatters: Top Democrats say they’ll make California affordable
The leaders of the state Legislature have a message for voters: We know you’re frustrated with how expensive California is—and we’re going to fix it.
After a painful election that sparked recriminations and soul searching among Democrats across the country, state Senate President Pro Tem...
Santa Clara County launches new CARE Court
Santa Clara County on Dec. 2 launched its new “CARE Court” process, a 24-month program that offers support for people facing mental health challenges and are at risk of becoming embroiled in the criminal court system.
Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Court provides an...
Bozzo ready to ‘review and renew’ city goals
Greg Bozzo is Gilroy’s mayor-elect, as the final vote tally from the Nov. 5 election gives him a 211-vote win over incumbent Mayor Marie Blankley.
A total of 11,274 Gilroy residents voted for Bozzo, compared to 11,063 for Blankley, according to the Santa Clara County...
Toy drive seeks donations for South Valley children
Rebekah Children’s Services, a South Valley nonprofit that serves about 14,000 children and families annually, is getting ready to collect and distribute donated gifts for their annual holiday toy drive.
Members of the community who are able to donate are encouraged to drop off new...
Rivas re-elected as Assembly Speaker
Robert Rivas, who represents 29th California district, was re-elected this week as Speaker of the California State Assembly.
Rivas, of Hollister, now begins his second year as Assembly Speaker following a unanimous vote by his Democratic colleagues on Dec. 2.
“I am filled with great pride...
Caltrans: Drive carefully over holiday weekend
Caltrans this week reminded motorists to expect an increase in traffic on the Central Coast during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
With wet and cold weather in the forecast in the days before and after the Nov. 28 holiday, Caltrans in a press release asked motorists to...
Shoppers, businesses gear up for holidays in Gilroy
From the downtown core to the Premium Outlets to Gilroy Crossing on the southeast side of town, businesses and shoppers all over Gilroy are preparing to begin the busy winter holiday shopping season after recovering from their Thanksgiving feast.
The Gilroy Chamber of Commerce and...
Gilroy man dies in single-vehicle crash
A 28-year-old Gilroy resident died in a traffic crash on Holsclaw Road Nov. 21, according to authorities.
About 8:49pm, the California Highway Patrol communications center received a report of a crash on Holsclaw Road north of Highway 152, the CHP said in a press release....
Gavilan College receives federal funds for STEM education for Latino students
U.S. Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) announced this week that Gavilan College will receive $375,000 from the National Science Foundation to support STEM education for Latino students.
“Diversity in the STEM workforce matters, and I am glad to see Gavilan College is implementing an innovative program...