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October 10, 2025

Young love redeems in SVCT’s ‘Disney’s Descendants’ on stage

When the children of Disney’s most notorious villains get a chance at redemption, romance blooms between sworn enemies in South Valley Civic Theatre’s production of “Disney’s Descendants, The Musical,” opening Oct. 3 at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse. The ambitious production features a “record” 120...

Amah Mutsun Tribal Band acquires ancestral property 

The Amah Mutsun Land Trust this week announced that by the end of 2025, it will acquire a 50-acre property near the intersection of Highways 129 and 101 in San Juan Bautista—marking the first time the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band has regained full access...

South County farmers, local officials discuss ag policy at historic Miller Red Barn

Local and county officials met with agricultural leaders at the restored Miller Red Barn to discuss policy changes aimed at supporting South County farmers, emphasizing a desire to collaborate closely to craft rules that update the county’s aging ordinances while reflecting the modern reality...

Local seniors celebrate Mexican Independence Day

Gilroy Senior Center participant Antonia Guerrero swings a bat at the piñata to celebrate Mexican Independence Day at the Gilroy Senior Center on Sept. 16. More than 100 seniors attended the event, which included karaoke, a taco lunch provided by the YMCA Senior Nutrition...

From Italy to Gilroy, exchange students visit Elks Lodge

Gilroy Elks Lodge No. 1567 held an Italian themed fundraiser dinner. There were 12 high school students and their teacher from Italy visiting the USA. They were guests of the event organizer, Sam and Judy Bozzo who enlisted their help along with their teacher...

Local Scene: Gilroy Foundation fundraiser is Oct. 11

Harding earns Masters Searra Harding, of Gilroy, graduated this month from Pacific University in Oregon with a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies degree. Gilroy Foundation hosts Oct. 11 fundraiser Gilroy Foundation will present its annual fundraiser, “The Heart of the Valley,” at Gavilan College on...

Statewide cleanup effort includes inaugural ‘Trashure Hunt’

California Coastal Cleanup Day will celebrate its 41st year this September with its first ever “Trashure Hunt,” offering participants the chance to win a variety of prizes by volunteering to pick up litter and garbage at hundreds of locations across the state, organizers announced...

County officials warn of ‘critical’ federal healthcare cuts at townhall

Santa Clara County officials and partnering nonprofits convened an emergency townhall meeting in South County Friday to warn residents about potential impacts from recently passed federal legislation that could slash healthcare funding and force difficult choices for local services. The meeting at the Valley Health...

Rotary Club plants 40 trees on Gilroy campuses 

The Rotary Club of Gilroy continues to expand its Trees to Read Under project with the planting of 40 trees on Aug. 2 at both Christopher and Gilroy High schools.  To mark its 100th anniversary as a service organization, the Rotary Club of Gilroy launched...

Dolores Huerta to headline Hollister Visionary Women’s Luncheon

The Latino Coalition of San Benito County has announced that legendary labor and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta will attend the Annual Visionary Women’s Luncheon, set to take place 11:30am-3pm Aug. 23 at the Elks Lodge in Hollister.   The luncheon will include a silent auction...

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