Protesters march to Morgan Hill ICE office
About 100 people gathered in downtown Morgan Hill Thursday, then marched to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office about a mile away to protest federal immigration policies and practices.
The protest was organized by local activists including South County siblings Rebeca and Reymundo Armendariz,...
Gilroy hires new interim fire chief after former chief was arrested
Following a two-week period in which Gilroy was without a fire chief after the former interim fire stepped down Sept. 9 because he was arrested for giving alcohol to a minor, the City has appointed a new interim fire chief.
Tax plan draws opposition
On the heels of a recent vote by the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce's Board of Directors to oppose the half-cent general-purpose sales tax measure, many business owners are expressing support of the decision.
Concerns swell around all sides of DCHS deal
Well before Daughters of Charity Health System executives announced the sale of all six of its hospitals, including Gilroy’s Saint Louise Regional Hospital, to for-profit Prime Healthcare Oct. 10, DCHS officials threatened that without the right buyer, the hospitals would shut down. As opposition to the sale mounts, mainly from labor groups and politicians, during a state-mandated review by the Attorney General’s Office, their tune hasn’t changed.
City Council meeting: Woodward holds pricey legal fees in contempt
During Monday night’s regular City Council meeting, members agreed to take a hard look at cutting down legal costs to the City, extended a temporary moratorium for check cashing and payday lending businesses and continued closed session negotiations with unions representing city employees and firefighters.
Unions urge city to not spend newfound money on ‘pet projects’
A city union has taken aim at the city's budget priorities after
San Benito sheriff race drama finally over
Hollister- Darren Thompson is the new sheriff as he opened up an
