South County nonprofit, school receive Golden Grants
McDonald's Owner/Operators across Northern California through the Central Coast areas have selected recipients of the Golden Grants, based on applications by school and nonprofit organization programs that fuel children's imaginations, education and growth, says a press release from McDonald’s Golden Grants.
This year, Gilroy-based Rebekah...
Local Scene: Mallett named to dean’s list
Mallett named to dean’s list
Cade Mallett, of Gilroy, was named to the Emerson College dean’s list for the fall semester. Mallett majors in Business Creative Enterprises and is a member of the Emerson College Class of 2026.
Home + Garden Tour is May 9-10
The Gilroy...
Humor and heartbreak hit the stage in ‘Fun Home’
South Valley Civic Theatre’s production of “Fun Home” explores how one woman revisits her fractured childhood with a closeted father through the lens of memory, blending humor with heartbreak in a wandering journey through family secrets, missed opportunities and, ultimately, forgiveness and acceptance.
Based on...
PG&E offers scholarships for area students
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is accepting applications for scholarships that are available for college-bound high schoolers as well as current college and continuing education students with a primary residence in PG&E’s service area in Northern and Central California, says a press release...
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...
Farmworkers vaccinated at César Chávez Day clinic
Frontline agricultural workers received their second doses of the Covid-19 vaccine at a Morgan Hill mushroom farm on César Chávez Day, March 31.
The vaccination clinic was a follow-up to a two-day event earlier this month at Monterey Mushrooms on Hale Avenue when farmworkers from...
Coroner identifies victims of VTA shooting
The toll of fatalities in the mass shooting at a Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority maintenance yard in San Jose rose to nine late Wednesday night.
Alex Ward Fritch, 49, who had been in critical condition since being taken to Santa Clara Valley Medical Center...
Sharks, city scramble as ice rink construction costs rise
City of Gilroy staff and San Jose Sharks officials will meet soon to talk about how to proceed with the 100,000-square-foot Sharks Ice Gilroy project in the face of rapidly increasing construction costs.
Representatives from the two parties will meet March 6 as negotiations continue...
Christopher boys golf team on verge of completing its Mission title
Jason Navarro has already received numerous phone calls and texts wishing him congratulations for the Christopher High boys golf team winning the Pacific Coast League Mission Division championship.
However, the first-year Cougars’ coach isn’t ready to celebrate just yet. Even though Christopher has built up...
More than 9,000 in South County lose power due to storm
Thousands of South County residents and businesses were without electricity overnight Tuesday due to strong winds and extreme weather from the latest atmospheric river storm that struck the region.
As of 2:45pm March 14, more than 9,000 electricity customers in Morgan Hill, San Martin and...























