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...
Jobless claims decline as coronavirus cases ease
By Patricia Cohen, @nytimes
New claims for unemployment fell last week, the government reported Thursday, the latest sign that the labor market’s recovery, however slow and unsteady, is continuing.
“The numbers look encouraging on the face of it,” said Gregory Daco, chief U.S. economist at Oxford...
Christopher girls volleyball team starts anew
As the only remaining player from the 2019 Christopher High team that advanced to the CIF NorCal Division III Regional playoff semifinals, Elizabeth Holderman knows the effort and focus it will take for this year’s team to achieve its potential.
“The girls have already made...
Gavilan breaks ground on new library, student center
Gavilan College officials were joined by local and regional representatives, as well as members of the South Valley community, for a groundbreaking ceremony Sept. 10 for the college’s new library in Gilroy.
The new library and student resource center is expected to be completed by...
Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury recruitment begins
Civic-minded residents of Santa Clara County are invited to apply for service on the 2025-26 Civil Grand Jury, a component of the judicial branch that is dedicated to upholding transparency and accountability in local governance.
The civil grand jury, an independent body convened annually, acts...
New website schedules Covid tests up to a week in advance
Santa Clara County on Sept. 21 announced a new website—www.sccfreetest.org—that lets residents schedule a Covid-19 test up to a week ahead of time at certain sites. Appointments for the drive-thru testing at the county fairgrounds can be made five days in advance.
County health officials...
‘Honk! Jr.’ celebrates differences on stage
Little Theatre Productions of Gilroy is bringing the heartwarming musical “Honk! Jr.” to the stage beginning March 21.
Directed and produced by mother-daughter duo Rebecca and Hilary Little, the show at the Gilroy High School Theater features a cast of about 80 performers aged 6-17...
In season at Andy’s Orchard
Fans of fresh, ripe and local fruit will want to venture to Andy’s Orchard in east Morgan Hill before the short stone fruit harvest is complete in a few weeks.
Owned and operated by renowned grower Andy Mariani, the orchard off Half Road features many...
Police investigate Gilroy collision that ended in death of pedestrian
Gilroy Police investigators are looking for video footage or witnesses related to a fatal collision that resulted in the death of a man the night of July 15.
Just before 8pm, Gilroy patrol officers and firefighters responded to reports of a person down near Santa...
Morgan Hill attorney among suspects involved in Santana Row brawl
Three suspects, including a Morgan Hill man, face felony charges following an investigation into a March 8 altercation on the patio of a busy restaurant in broad daylight in San Jose, authorities said.
Although at least one of the suspects may have uttered an antisemitic...
