Composting made simple
Cole Smith goes over the basics of composting hay during a “Manure Composting Made Easy” workshop in Gilroy on Jan. 11. The workshop, presented...
New radar system announced
Valley Water joined local, regional, state, and federal agencies this week to unveil a new high-resolution radar to better forecast “extreme weather events.”
The first...
New fees to affect private water wells
When Valley Water announces new wholesale water rates this spring, the new rate structure will include new fees for non-water-district wells. This could boost...
Liquor store armed robbery suspect arrested
With the help of a witness and San Jose police, Gilroy police arrested a man who robbed a local liquor store while brandishing a handgun Jan. 6, according to authorities.
Did you feel it? Another quake hits near San Juan Bautista
A mild earthquake may have awakened some light sleepers in a rural area between Aromas and San Juan Bautista early Monday morning.
The U.S. Geological...
“No Preference’ could mean ‘No Vote’
The nearly 300,000 Santa Clara County voters registered as having “No Party Preference” will soon receive a postcard in the mail outlining what steps...
Ice rinks proposed for sports park
Plans to build twin National Hockey League ice rinks in Gilroy are one step closer to becoming reality with the recent release of an...
Bisbee named interim fire chief
Gilroy appointed its second interim fire chief Jan. 6 as it attempts to recruit for a permanent position.
Former Watsonville fire chief Mark Bisbee will...
Tattoo artist realizes dream
The grand opening of 29:11 Tattoo on Jan. 11 marks the culmination of an almost decade-long journey for artist Kenny Brown.
Brown spent eight years...
New farmers market growing
The Gilroy Farmers Market is growing steadily every Saturday, after launching Dec. 14 at Luigi Aprea Elementary School.
Manager Sal Ascencio said certified organic winter...
