Two dead in single-vehicle collision in Morgan Hill
Two Hollister men died in a traffic accident on U.S. 101 in Morgan Hill early Sunday morning, according to authorities. The two men were traveling southbound on the freeway in a 2005 Nissan about 1:30 a.m. Sept. 21, according to the California Highway Patrol. For an unknown reason, the vehicle traveled off the roadway onto the right shoulder just south of the Tennant Avenue exit and collided with a sign post, authorities said. Both occupants of the vehicle suffered fatal injuries as a result of the collision. The Santa Clara County Coroner’s Office identified the driver as Colton Moag, 23, and the passenger as Tyler Raisbeck, 30. Both were Hollister residents.
City braces for influx of homeless
City officials and nonprofit leaders are concerned Gilroy could see an influx in homeless individuals with no place to go as a result of recent developments in the northern part of Santa Clara County.
Space to play
The kindergartners of Glen View Elementary School watched with wide eyes, bouncing on their tip-toes in anticipation as Principal Corina Sapien cut the yellow ribbon that separated them from their new playground Tuesday morning. As the ends of ribbon hit the pavement, the 5- and 6-year-olds swarmed the brightly colored play space, which has been three years in the making.
Tobacco license discussion heats up
Local leaders and city officials are moving forward with a plan to ensure any access minors may have to tobacco products behind the counter is cut off.
Pet of the Week: Reddog
Reddog is a 15-year-old Australian shepherd who is available for adoption at the San Martin Animal Shelter. He is a little shy of people and dogs but very sweet and loves to hang out in the yard. For more information, call (408) 686-3900.
Find enlightenment at Satori Cellars
It’s easy to get caught up in the hectic and demanding schedules surrounding life, especially in Silicon Valley. But when life gets a little too overwhelming, Satori Cellars is there to center you.
Passionate about poultry
The orange-red turkey trills and stretches her long neck up to take a look at Tres Pinos resident Paul Hain.
Truck overturns in front of Garlic Shoppe
A semi truck heading north on U.S. 101 overturned around 8:15 a.m. Thursday morning while making the turn onto the Highway 25 on-ramp in front of the Garlic Shoppe just south of Gilroy.
Mayor: Sales tax measure could help Gilroy prosper
With Election Day less than two months away, city officials are asking the community for support of the “Quality of Life” sales tax measure on the ballot. Mayor Don Gage and City Administrator Tom Haglund spoke at the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce's Government Relations Committee meeting Sept. 12 and answered questions from the public.
