Valley Water to expand creek cleanup program
On Aug. 22, the Valley Water Board of Directors allocated additional resources to support greater service and coordination toward cleaning up trash, debris and hazardous pollutants produced by encampments along waterways in Santa Clara County.
The board approved two new staff positions, adding to Valley...
Mushroom Fest raises funds for scholarships, nonprofits
The 40th Morgan Hill Mushroom Festival unfolded Saturday and Sunday at the Downtown Amphitheater grounds and Depot Street.
On May 25, sunshine mixed with a cool breeze drew thousands of locals and out-of-town visitors for a day of live music, arts and crafts, food booths,...
Water shortages and fires loom after a dry winter
The weather forecast Monday called for sunshine across California, with barely a cloud on the horizon for the next week or so.
Pour yourself a nice, cool glass of water—and then think about how you’re going to start conserving it.
The lack of rain and snow...
State not likely to lift school mask mandate until March
While California K-12 students will still be required to wear masks once the state's indoor mask mandate ends this week, one of the state’s top health officials said Monday that a decision on in-school mask requirements could be made by the end of the...
New Cal-OSHA rules allow vaccinated workers to forego masks
Fully vaccinated workers will no longer be required to wear a mask regardless of whether their co-workers are unvaccinated following new guidance Thursday from the state's workplace safety agency.
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health's Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board voted to...
Caltrans: ‘No Left Turn’ from Bolsa to Highway 25
Motorists and commuters will not be allowed to turn left from Bolsa Road onto southbound Highway 25 at certain times of the day starting Aug. 14.
Cody Ahola commits to play football at the Air Force Academy
When Cody Ahola suffered a devastating injury a week before the season-opener in March, he was understandably melancholic. After all, the junior season for many high school athletes are key in the recruiting process.
“When I got injured, I thought it would put a halt...
City hires firm to investigate deadly party at Armendariz home
The City of Gilroy has hired a law firm to conduct an independent investigation into whether City Councilmember Rebeca Armendariz violated any city codes or administrative rules in relation to the deadly Oct. 30 shooting on her property.
Gilroy City Administrator Jimmy Forbis informed Mayor...
Gilroy honors veterans at American Legion event
More than 100 veterans, family members and local residents attended a Veterans Day ceremony at the American Legion Gilroy Post on Sixth Street Nov. 11.
The ceremony included a presentation of colors by the American Legion Post 217 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6309...
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...
