From My Perspective: Victory Over Death
Did you celebrate Easter last week with the hope that you have victory over the grave? Easter commemorates the most important event in human history! The foundation of the Christian faith is the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
Do you believe Jesus lived...
Religion: Staying in the conversation
Deep in the faith of most Americans is the belief that there is a “Just God,” regardless of which religious faith one follows.
Even those who approach this universe primarily from a scientific view, note that “how things work” points to an order that must...
A rare breed in Morgan Hill
The Mains family, of Morgan Hill, was not searching for one of the rarest breeds of dog in the world before they found Mac, one of less than 50 Barbado da Terceira canines in the U.S.
The Mains—a family of five with three sons aged...
Family charged with running brothels in Santa Clara County
Authorities charged members of a San Jose family with running a satellite of brothels—including locations in South Santa Clara County—that were trafficking dozens of women and bringing in about $1 million a year.
Multiple co-defendants face felonies related to their operation of a network of...
Legislators negotiate laws to streamline solar, wind projects
California lawmakers are crafting an end-of-session package of proposed laws that could streamline the building of solar and offshore wind energy projects, according to people familiar with the discussions.
Democratic legislators, who have shared drafts with environmental groups, industry, lobbyists and other interested parties, are...
Voting centers, dropboxes are open
Citizens throughout the nation have begun voting in the 2024 general election, and voters in Santa Clara County can cast their ballots at in-person voting centers or at a number of secure dropboxes throughout the county until the night of Nov. 5.
In addition to...
Gilroy Police seek suspect in Dec. 6 hit and run
Police are looking for a vehicle and motorist who struck a pedestrian and left the scene in Gilroy Dec. 6. The collision resulted in major injuries for the pedestrian, according to authorities.
County seeks applicants for commission to redraw supervisorial districts
Santa Clara County is now accepting applicants for the 2021 Advisory Redistricting Commission, an effort to redraw the county's five supervisorial district boundaries that occurs after every decennial census.
Applications close at 9am on June 1, and 10 commissioners will be appointed next month to...
Jonsen leads in Santa Clara County Sheriff’s race
Palo Alto Police Chief Robert “Rob” Jonsen led retired sheriff’s captain Kevin Jensen in the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s race Tuesday, widening an early lead in his bid to be the first new county sheriff in more than two decades.
With 90% of precincts reporting,...
Downtown Gilroy pop up gallery features new exhibition by Summer Wright
A new solo exhibition featuring emerging artist Summer Wright is on view at the Be Seen Pop Up Gallery in downtown Gilroy. Wright’s exhibition, titled “Love Grows,” will be open on select days through March 21.
The Be Seen Pop Up Gallery is located at...























