Boosters required for healthcare workers
Healthcare workers and others in “high-risk” settings must receive their Covid-19 vaccination booster by Jan. 24, the Santa Clara County health officer announced Dec. 28.
Under the new local health order, workers must be up-to-date on their vaccination (both fully vaccinated and boosted against Covid-19...
Endangered gray wolf arrives in San Benito County
A gray wolf has made his way into San Benito County, and wildlife officials are saying this is the farthest south a wolf has traveled in the state in more than 100 years.
OR-93, a nearly two-year-old male wolf from Oregon, was fitted with a...
Despite loss, Gilroy girls soccer team sees bright future
After 80 minutes of regulation and 20 minutes of overtime, the Gilroy and San Benito girls soccer teams were tied 1-1 and headed to a penalty kick shootout to decide the outcome of their Central Coast Section Division III playoff semifinal on Wednesday.
The Haybalers...
Gilroy Police investigate pedestrian death in hit and run
A pedestrian was fatally injured by a hit-and-run driver near downtown Gilroy, police said June 1.
Officers who responded to a 911 call about 10:50pm May 31 in the area of First Street and Eigleberry Street found a man with major injuries in the roadway,...
State allows youth sports to resume
By Eli Walsh, Bay City News Foundation
Outdoor youth sports will soon be allowed to resume in California counties that meet a threshold for coronavirus cases, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday.
Outdoor sports like football and baseball will be allowed to resume as early as next...
Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero set for another fight in Las Vegas
Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero didn’t come out of retirement three years ago simply to be competitive. The 38-year-old southpaw returned to the fight game to compete for a championship belt.
A win against Victor Ortiz in a 10-round welterweight boxing match on Saturday at T-Mobile...
County zoning proposal sparks outcry among equine community
Horse owners, ranchers and agricultural advocates are sounding the alarm over proposed zoning amendments they say could force hundreds or more horses out of Santa Clara County and devastate an industry woven into the region’s rural heritage.
The controversy centers on draft zoning ordinance amendments...
Morgan Hill man dies in Nov. 14 traffic accident
A 35-year-old Morgan Hill resident died in a four-vehicle traffic accident the afternoon of Nov. 14, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Authorities responded to reports of a collision about 1:55pm at the intersection of Monterey Road and Live Oak Avenue, north of Morgan Hill,...
City council appoints Morley for Gilroy City Administrator
Gilroy native Matt Morley, a 29-year veteran of local government service, is the city’s new city administrator following a seven-month search to fill the top position at City Hall.
The Gilroy City Council unanimously appointed Morley to the city administrator’s post at the Jan. 5...
Christopher field hockey’s historic season ends in final, but Cougars are poised to be a major player in CCS for years to come
For 60 intense minutes, the Christopher High field hockey team played Mitty to a standstill.
The teams took turns with the possession time throughout, and even though the Cougars were edged 1-0 in the Central Coast Section playoff championship match at Valley Christian on Nov....
