More than 9,000 in South County lose power due to storm
Thousands of South County residents and businesses were without electricity overnight Tuesday due to strong winds and extreme weather from the latest atmospheric river storm that struck the region.
As of 2:45pm March 14, more than 9,000 electricity customers in Morgan Hill, San Martin and...
40th anniversary Wildflower Run is March 26
The 40th annual Wildflower Run will take place March 26 at Live Oak High School in Morgan Hill and is anticipated to sell out, reaching its maximum capacity of 1,200 runners and walkers.
The Morgan Hill branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW)...
Man shot, killed during car theft in Gilroy
An Oakland man stealing a vehicle in a Gilroy neighborhood shot and killed a man who confronted him early Tuesday morning, police said.
The suspect, Angel Ochoa-Moreno, was arrested in Salinas after a pursuit on Highway 101.
Officers responded at about 12:30am to a report of...
Flooding shuts down southbound Highway 101, other Gilroy roads
UPDATE:
One southbound lane of Highway 101 has reopened near Monterey Street in Gilroy, the California Highway Patrol reported at 1pm.
ORIGINAL ARTICLE:
Southbound Highway 101 at Monterey Street in Gilroy is shut down Friday after floodwaters from Uvas Creek spilled over the roadway.
Southbound traffic is being...
California’s snowpack continues to grow
The state’s continuous stormy weather is only making California’s large snowpack even larger, state water officials confirmed during their third snow survey of the year.
Combined with the series of winter storms that hit California in December and January, recent storms have given the state...
Gilroy Gardens opens March 25 with new event
The 2023 season at Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park will get off to a colorful start in March with a new event: the Fantastical Flowers Spring Celebration.
This two-month event will feature brightly colored blossoms, larger-than-life silk sculptures, and floral-themed food and family activities throughout...
Local Scene: Gilroy Foundation director search; library book sale
Gilroy Foundation opens search for next executive director
Gilroy Foundation is seeking nominations and applications for the position of executive director.
Celebrating 43 years, Gilroy Foundation was founded to help meet the community in the specific areas of health, education, recreation, technology, culture and civic services.
The...
City honors late Gilroyan with room dedication
The Gilroy City Council agreed Feb. 27 to name a classroom in the Gilroy Senior Center after Theodore “Ted” Carpenetti, an active participant of the center who died in July 2022 at the age of 105.
Carpenetti lived in Gilroy since the mid-1940s, following his...
Santa Clara County program aims to prevent massive wildfires
Even though the mountaintops are covered in snow, officials warn that fire season has begun in Santa Clara County.
Every year, beginning in March, property owners throughout the county must comply with regulations designed to prevent the spread of wildfires that threaten people, property and...
Gilroy FFA to be recognized at state conference
Three from Gilroy FFA will be recognized for their achievements at the 95th California FFA State Conference in Ontario, Calif. from March 16-19.
Star Counselor: Ms. Veronica Alfaro
We are pleased to announce our very own Ms. Veronica Alfaro was named the 2023 South Coast Region...
