Regional composting operation is growing
When it comes to garbage, recyclables or yard waste, once the bins hit the curb, that’s it. Goodbye to bad rubbish.
There's life after trash, however. Plastic can turn into anything from winter coats to playground equipment. Recycled aluminum may become cars, bikes, or airplane...
App helps report illegal fireworks
With the Fourth of July rapidly approaching, the Gilroy Police Department announced it is partnering with the developer of a smartphone application that makes it easier for residents to report illegal fireworks in their neighborhoods.
The app is called FOREalert, and it allows for real-time,...
Wasserman looks forward to his final term
Having just breezed unopposed into his third and final four-year term, District 1 Santa Clara County Supervisor Mike Wasserman believes he’s just now hit his public-service stride.
Los Gatos resident Wasserman, 60, represents the communities of San Jose, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, San...
Authorities warn of heat advisory
Public agencies throughout the South Valley are warning residents of scorching outdoor temperatures approaching throughout the day Saturday.
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for all of Santa Clara and San Benito counties, from 11am to 8pm June 23. Above-average temperatures are...
DA: Man who posed as nurse will serve jail time
A West Hollywood man who impersonated a nurse so he could work at a Gilroy hospital is expected to serve jail time, according to authorities.
Jeremy Daniel Griffin, 31, pleaded no contest earlier this year to felony charges of identity theft and false imprisonment, and...
Farm yields treasures
If you happen to be going through your granddad's or grandma’s house, garage, attic or barn, it might be wise to think twice before throwing away all that “junk.” There could be gold in them thar heaps if you know what you’re doing.
At a...
Health, youth top priorities in budget plan
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors approved a $7 billion budget and spending plan at a June 15 meeting.
The county’s 2018-19 budget, recommended by County Executive Jeffery Smith, is designed to increase the county’s capacity to offer new services, according a June 15...
Lime drops plans for Gilroy
Gilroy’s plan to introduce Lime, a bike-share service, has popped a tire.
On a conference call Monday with the city, the San Mateo-based company announced it has reconsidered its launch of sharable bicycles, and will instead focus on electric scooters and bikes in larger cities.
In...
49ers team up with county libraries
The San Francisco 49ers will join the Santa Clara County Library District, which includes Gilroy and Morgan Hill libraries, for this year’s Summer Reading program, which started June 1 and runs through July 31.
The 49ers join returning sponsors The Tech Museum of Innovation and...
Free summer meals at area libraries
Gilroy and Morgan Hill libraries, as well as San Martin/Gwinn Elementary School, will be designated sites for free summer meals as part of a partnership with several nonprofit organizations.
YMCA of Silicon Valley, the Santa Clara County Library District and Second Harvest Food Bank of...
