Poppy Jasper film fest releases 2022 lineup
Organizers for the Poppy Jasper International Film Festival released the full lineup of films for the 2022 event, which will take place April 6-13.
This year’s hybrid festival will feature both virtual and in-person screenings and events, says a press release from PJIFF. In-person events...
Wildflower Run brings 1,200 runners to Morgan Hill
Despite the threat of rain, the 41st annual Wildflower Run on March 24 in Morgan Hill was once again a sold out event, with about 1,200 participants in six races.
New to this year’s Wildflower Run—sponsored annually by the Morgan Hill chapter of the AAUW—was...
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...
Residents raise concerns over new data center in Gilroy
More than 1,000 people have signed a petition to stop the construction of an Amazon Data Services data center in northeast Gilroy.
Although the project has already obtained all the permits and approvals it needs from the City of Gilroy, data center opponents are hoping...
Atmospheric river soaks region, but only minor damage reported
More than 900,000 households and businesses throughout California lost electricity during the latest atmospheric river storm that walloped the state, according to PG&E. As of the morning of Feb. 6, more than 64,000 PG&E customers in the Bay Area remained without power.
The storm that...
Community Solutions announces leadership transition
After a stellar career at its helm, Community Solutions President & CEO Erin O’Brien has announced her retirement from the South County nonprofit organization, according to the board of directors. O’Brien’s retirement is effective Dec. 31.
Taking her place after 2025 will be Rachel Montoya,...
State recommends indoor masks, regardless of vaccination
The California Department of Public Health formally recommended Wednesday that state residents resume wearing a face covering indoors, regardless of their vaccination status.
The recommendation comes one day after the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued similar guidance for people who live in...
Grant aims to protect wildlife on Highway 152
A grant from the California Wildlife Conservation Board will help fund the creation of a wildlife crossing over Pacheco Pass on Highway 152.
The $3.125 million grant to the Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency will pay for the planning, design, environmental review and permitting of...
Supervisors to consider no-confidence vote on sheriff
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution declaring no confidence in County Sheriff Laurie Smith at its next meeting Tuesday.
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo called for Smith's resignation Aug. 16 over allegations of poor jail management, lack of transparency and...
Santa Clara County receives first doses of Covid-19 vaccine
With hospitals stretching beyond capacity and the number of people dying from Covid-19 continuing to rise, Santa Clara County officials described a “ray of hope” Dec. 15 when the first shipment of a vaccine arrived.
The county received its first 5,850 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech...
