Great grapes! South County wineries win
South County wineries made us proud in the 2012 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, bringing home brag-worthy scores amid the record-setting 5,050 entries from 23 states.
BASKETBALL: Cougars downed in league opener against Watsonville
Watsonville, the defending Monterey Bay League boys basketball champion, reached 2-0 in league action Friday by handing the host Christopher High Cougars a 65-53 setback. The Cougars, 0-1 in MBL play and 4-9 overall, visit Seaside Tuesday before hosting Pajaro Valley on Thursday.
BASKETBALL: Balers beat Mustangs in league showdown
Hyram Miskin had 20 points, Jacob Tonascia added 15 more, and the San Benito boys basketball team defeated host Gilroy High 51-37 in Tri-County Athletic League action Friday night.
Mystery person strikes it rich in Gilroy
Someone who purchased a Mega Millions lottery ticket in Gilroy won $92,554 during the Jan. 3 drawing - but that person isn't aware of his/her good fortune, or just hasn't gotten around to claiming it yet.
Ken Yeager takes over at VTA board president
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority welcomed new leadership to its Board of Directors Thursday by appointing Santa Clara County Supervisor Ken Yeager Chairman. Yeager has served on the board for the past 11 years, most recently as vice chair last year. Town of Los Gatos council member Joe Pirzynski, who chaired the VTA Board in 2005, was appointed vice chair.
Cigar company reopens
The Morgan Hill Cigar Company reopened after the removal and unexpected demolition of many of the shop's key furniture and fixtures.
