Rotary Club, GUSD team up for more books, trees
The Rotary Club of Gilroy on June 12 launched the first phase of its new program, “Trees to Read Under,” by delivering 390 new books to Gilroy school libraries. The program is funded through an Amazon Web Services grant.
“Trees to Read Under” is a...
DAs office announces teen poster contest to raise awareness of animal cruelty
District Attorney Jeff Rosen is asking Santa Clara County high school students to create and submit original art that helps bring awareness to animal cruelty, focusing on neglect, and how to report it.
The winner will receive $1,500. The second-place winner will receive $1,000 and...
Local Scene: Aquatics Center open through Aug. 18
Local earns degree
Chidera M. Nwenyi, of Gilroy, was awarded a degree in pre-health and chemistry at St. Lawrence University’s commencement ceremony on May 19.
Two earthquakes reported near Gilroy
Two earthquakes were recorded early in the morning July 16 near Gilroy, according to the US Geological...
Inaugural Corks, Kegs & ‘Que Country Fest features Shane Dwight
The Wineries of Santa Clara Valley association is proud to host the inaugural Corks, Kegs & ‘Que Country Fest from 5-9pm May 31 at Thorson’s Arena in Morgan Hill.
Set in a unique equestrian arena, this outdoor event is packed with exciting activities, live music...
Open Space Authority acquires Coyote Valley farmland
The Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority announced Nov. 1 that it has purchased 60 acres of farmland in the Coyote Valley as part of its mission to protect the region's agricultural spaces.
The acreage is located near the intersection of Laguna Avenue and Santa...
South County celebrates Hanukkah
More than 300 people celebrated the beginning of Hanukkah Nov. 28 at an event organized by the Chabad South County Jewish Center. Attendees enjoyed live music and traditional Hanukkah foods while children played on bounce houses and made do-it-yourself menorah crafts. The crowd was...
Highway 101 project will modify traffic pattern at Rocks/Cannon roads
Caltrans will soon begin work to modify the intersection of U.S. 101 at Rocks Road and Cannon Road in San Benito County.
The project will include the closure of the median opening on Highway 101, and the elimination of all through passage and left turn...
Much more rain ahead, again, in weather forecasts
The rain-weary Central Coast and Bay Area are being asked, again, to prepare for another round of soaking storms this week, as another atmospheric river system is expected to drench the region.
According to the National Weather Service, the atmospheric river is forecast to make...
CHP ramps up motorcycle traffic safety
In an effort to reduce the number of motorcycle crashes, the California Highway Patrol Hollister-Gilroy Area will deploy additional officers July 4-5, within south Santa Clara and San Benito counties. Officers will look for violations by both motorcycle riders and drivers that make roads...
De Paul remodel on track for early 2021 completion
By early next year, De Paul Health Center’s former emergency room will be renovated to accommodate dozens of hospital beds and a variety of healthcare services in an expanded urgent care clinic, with longer-term plans to develop a skilled nursing home in the Morgan Hill facility’s old hospital wing.
