Local reps weigh in on census
Santa Clara County officials responded by urging everyone who lives here to participate in the decennial census, which plays a crucial role in determining how much federal funding local communities receive for public services.
Workplace safety on the forefront
Managers of Christopher Ranch, South County’s largest private employer, couldn’t help but notice the too-frequent mass shootings that occur almost on a weekly basis across the nation, many of which happen at a workplace.
But when a former employee shot and killed two managers and...
Photos: City hosts Kids’ Triathlon
More than 100 children, ages 5-13, spent the sunny day running, swimming and navigating their way through an obstacle course set up on the Day Road campus for the event.
More than 100 protest ICE
A July 12 protest outside a federal immigration office in South County preceded a weekend during which threatened raids and deportations of local undocumented immigrants—according to many accounts—didn’t ultimately materialize.
Fire destroys farm buildings
A vegetation fire in southeast San Martin spread to engulf a number of farm buildings the afternoon of July 15.
Makers unite in Gilroy
Nearly two dozen creative minds converged on Gilroy Library for the July 13 Mini Maker Faire, amazing spectators with their unique hobbies, experiments and projects.
From local artists and crafters to scientists and engineers, Maker Faires are a venue for “makers” to showcase their do-it-yourself...
Ciccone has stellar senior year
Recent Christopher High graduate Nolan Ciccone had quite a senior year. In addition to achieving a cumulative 4.0 GPA, Ciccone had outstanding seasons in all three sports he played in: water polo, volleyball and swimming. Even though Ciccone played tough and strong in water...
Hollister man dies in Shore Road crash
Police are investigating a traffic collision in which a 30-year-old Hollister motorist died while trying to pass another vehicle on Shore Road July 12.
Car crashes into downtown building
Nobody was hurt after an SUV crashed into a commercial building in downtown Gilroy the morning of July 14.
Mendez: ‘Who says I can’t go further?’
"When you dedicate yourself to something and open your mind to different possibilities and focus on what you can do instead of what you can't do, you really can go places in this world."
