Enter your Coyote Valley photos in contest
The Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority this week announced its first Coyote Valley Photo Contest, allowing local residents and photography enthusiasts to share their favorite images of the local natural wonderland.
As part of the in-progress Coyote Valley Conservation Area Master Plan, the authority...
Candidate for Assessor’s Office decries mailer from County
“Due to the federal Medi-Cal cuts, our County-run hospitals and clinics are at risk of closure.”
“Under the leadership of the Board of Supervisors, we are fighting to preserve and protect our critical services.”
These boldface words from Santa Clara County executive James R. Williams greeted...
Registrar: Ballots are in the mail for Nov. 5 election
Ballots and other information contained in the Santa Clara County vote-by-mail packet will be sent to more than 1.04 million local voters starting this week, according to election officials. The packets for the Nov. 5 general election are being mailed to every active registered...
Oakwood students are space bound
High school students at Morgan Hill’s Oakwood School are in the process of building a satellite that will be sent to outer space on a future NASA mission.
The satellite, known as NyanSat, is one of 10 small research satellites recently selected by the U.S....
County opens vaccine eligibility to all residents age 16 and up
Santa Clara County opened Covid-19 vaccine eligibility Tuesday to all people who live and work in the county who are age 16 or older, joining several other Bay Area counties in fully opening vaccine eligibility.
Local health officials credited a significantly increased allocation of vaccine...
Enforcement officers issue fines on Black Friday
Santa Clara County’s Covid-19 safety enforcement officers are actively inspecting businesses on Black Friday, officials said Nov. 27.
“Overall, our team has noted few large crowds thus far. However, we have issued 76 Notices of Violation as of noon on Friday, November 27,” said Michael...
Gilroy High boys soccer team looks to overcome slow start
To say the Gilroy High boys soccer team has struggled so far this season would be a vast understatement. But even though the Mustangs went 2-5-1 through their first eight games, they still have a chance to turn things around, especially when Pacific Coast...
DUI checkpoint set for May 19
The Hollister-Gilroy office of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) will conduct a sobriety/driver license checkpoint on May 19 within an unincorporated area of south Santa Clara County.
CHP officers who are trained in the detection of alcohol and drug impaired drivers will staff the sobriety...
Food lines grow as feds suspend food assistance
Food pantries across South County are experiencing unprecedented demand following the suspension of SNAP benefits due to the federal government shutdown, with lines wrapping around blocks and new families seeking assistance at rates not seen since the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Reach Out Food Pantry in...
Dialysis workers strike includes South County facilities
Tuesday is day two of a strike by more than 500 dialysis caregivers over what they say are unfair labor practices at their clinics.
Workers rallied at Fresenius Kidney Care Brentwood Park in Brentwood and at Satellite Healthcare Blossom Valley in San Jose between 11am...
