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October 25, 2025

County eyes Saint Louise

Santa Clara County officials are in “high level discussions” with Daughters of Charity Health System executives to look into the purchase of Saint Louise Regional Hospital in Gilroy, according to County Board of Supervisors President Mike Wasserman.

California grape growers set record in 2013

For the second year in a row, California’s grape harvest is expected to set a record. The Preliminary Grape Crush Report indicates the state crushed 4,685,075 tons of grapes in 2013, up 7 percent from the record set in 2012. Red wine varieties continue to account for the majority of production with 2,405,942 tons crushed statewide in 2013 and white wine varieties contributed 1,824,625 tons. A small amount of raisin grape and table grape varieties made up the remainder of grapes crushed for wine in California in 2013.

Scrapbook Feb. 16-22, 2014

BIRTHDAY: Rosie Lepetich turns 100: Rosie (Wolfe) Lepetich, born Jan. 31, 1914 in Point Arena, recently celebrated her 100th birthday.

Decluttering Has Advantages

It may be hard to accept, but taste in décor varies greatly between people.  What is comfortable to one person is undoubtedly clutter to another.  The Free Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines clutter in part, as “a large amount of things that are not arranged in a neat or orderly way; a crowded or disordered collection of things.”

Local restaurant owner scammed out of $1,000

A local restaurant owner was scammed out of nearly $1,000 Feb. 9 after she received a threatening phone call, according to Gilroy Police Department records.

Floss celebrates grand opening

The Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce welcomes Drs. Leah and John Massoud, D.D.S. Their new practice, Floss Family Dental, is located at 17705 Hale Ave., Suite C3 in Morgan Hill.  Joining The Massoud’s for the ribbon cutting were members of their family and dental staff from the office, along with Chamber ambassadors Leonette Stafford and Jayne Perryman and board members and staff Ed Machado, Rich Firato, John Horner and Erin Machado.

Party City opens in Morgan Hill

Party City announces the grand opening of its Morgan Hill store at 1007 Cochrane Road in Cochrane Commons, Morgan Hill. The new Party City store is located near Target and features a newly designed store layout. The store opening takes place at an opportune time as residents embrace the loving holiday spirit. Party City encourages surprising loved ones in a special way this Valentine’s Day with an assortment of affordable ideas. Simply elegant red heart balloons and romantic balloon bouquets ensure love is in the air for couples looking to show love for that special someone. Teachers and families can purchase an array of favors, exchange cards, decorations and tableware needed for classroom parties and other gatherings. Party City is open Monday through Wednesday 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Thursday and Friday 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visit PartyCity.com.

Give Diamond a home

Diamond is a 1-year-old pit bull who is great with all dogs, and is very sweet and playful. She also knows some commands and is good on a leash. She is available to adopt for free from the San Martin Animal Shelter. Interested? Call (408) 686-3900.

City’s third quarter sales tax update shows uptick in business activity

Gilroy is a regional destination “capturing” sales tax in excess of what residents alone typically spend, according to the City of Gilroy’s third quarter sales tax update.

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