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...
A rare breed in Morgan Hill
The Mains family, of Morgan Hill, was not searching for one of the rarest breeds of dog in the world before they found Mac, one of less than 50 Barbado da Terceira canines in the U.S.
The Mains—a family of five with three sons aged...
County Fire set to take over fire protection services in South County
Following a failed effort to protest the dissolution of the South Santa Clara County Fire District, county officials are preparing to consolidate fire protection services in unincorporated areas into the Santa Clara County Central Fire Protection District.
Voters and property owners had an opportunity to...
SVCT brings door-slamming comedy to local stage
Mistaken identities, slamming doors and a Scottish hitman in a kilt are just a few of the comedic elements audiences can expect in South Valley Civic Theater's upcoming production of “An Unnecessary Farce,” opening April 26.
The plot revolves around two inept police officers conducting...
Grant aims to protect wildlife on Highway 152
A grant from the California Wildlife Conservation Board will help fund the creation of a wildlife crossing over Pacheco Pass on Highway 152.
The $3.125 million grant to the Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency will pay for the planning, design, environmental review and permitting of...
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...
‘Aggressive’ non-native mosquito found in Gilroy
A non-native Aedes aegypti mosquito—an aggressive species that can spread certain diseases—has been discovered in a residential area of Gilroy, according to the Santa Clara County Vector Control District. A mosquito of the same species was also found recently in a neighborhood of east...
July 8 earthquake shakes Morgan Hill
A series of earthquakes this afternoon has rattled areas of Central California, including Morgan Hill.
The closest of the July 8 temblors was a 4.8 magnitude at 3:50pm about 11 kilometers southwest of Farmington, according to the U.S. Geological Survey website.
That’s about a 100-mile drive...
Boy battling cancer is honored at Panthers game
Sawyer Keys, who was recently diagnosed with an extremely rare form of liver cancer, got an experience of a lifetime when he got to throw out a football prior to the Bay Area Panthers’ June 7 game against the Tulsa Oilers.
The 9-year-old Gilroy resident...
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...
