Saint Louise medical staff receive new Covid-19 vaccine
Dr. Roger Chiou of Saint Louise Regional Hospital was the first South County recipient of the new Covid-19 vaccine Thursday afternoon.
Gilroy High distance ace Nicholas Guzman earns CIF State Championship berth
As he was running in the Central Coast Section Championship Division II race at Crystal Springs in Belmont on Nov. 13, Gilroy High senior Nicholas Guzman’s plan was simple yet exceedingly difficult: stay with the leaders the entire way of the 2.95-mile course.
Guzman did...
Christopher field hockey team makes history, earning first CCS semifinal playoff berth
With a riveting 2-1 overtime win in the Central Coast Section playoffs on Nov. 6, the Christopher High field hockey team made history, earning its first semifinal berth in program history.
In the midst of their best season ever, the Cougars (16-1-2) play the section’s...
Three die in two Sunday accidents
Three people died in two unrelated traffic accidents in Morgan Hill on Sunday morning, according to authorities.
The fatalities prompted police to emphasize a message to the public about driving carefully and safely over the busy holiday traffic period.
About 3am Dec. 22, a single-vehicle collision...
Young cast brings Roald Dahl classic to life on Morgan Hill stage
Director Carol Romo is bringing a world of pure imagination to the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse stage with “Willy Wonka JR.,” based on Roald Dahl’s beloved “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.”
The show features 45 young performers aged 6-18 and runs Oct. 23-26 with five...
County looks to expand hazardous waste disposal for small businesses
The County of Santa Clara Household Hazardous Waste program is expanding access to a service that helps small businesses dispose of hazardous waste in a safe and cost effective manner.
The county’s Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG) disposal program is a dropoff service for businesses...
Gilroy City Administrator Forbis announces retirement
After nine years of service to the Gilroy community, City Administrator Jimmy Forbis today announced his retirement.
His retirement is effective as of July 31, says a statement from the city.
During his tenure in Gilroy—previously as the city’s finance director—Forbis “played a key role” in...
Gavilan celebrates one year at new Hollister campus
Classes began at the site at 505 Fairview Road in January 2025. The campus was built to reduce the need for San Benito County residents to travel outside the area to access college courses and services, says a press release from Gavilan College.
To mark...
White House extends FEMA aid to Santa Clara Co.
Cattle ranchers and other residents who lost a combined $26 million in the SCU Lightning Complex fires can now apply for federal aid.
Rivas leads effort to combat growing retail theft problem
Nearly four months after forming a bipartisan select committee and two hearings later, Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas announced legislation Feb. 15 to combat shoplifting and organized retail theft—just beating a legislative deadline to introduce new bills.
The Hollister Democrat joined Democratic Assemblymembers Rick Zbur of...
