Local Scene: LAFCO meeting set; home repairs for eligible homeowners
LAFCO scheduled to consider Gilroy annexation
The Local Agency Formation Commission of Santa Clara County will hold a virtual public hearing on Feb. 1 at 1:15pm to consider a request by the City of Gilroy for the expansion of its Urban Service Area to include...
Limelight explores the ‘what-if’ in latest production
Nearly everyone has asked themselves at one point in their lives, “What if?”
What if you skipped college and instead traveled the world? What if you turned right instead of left? What if you pursued a romantic relationship with this person instead of that person?
Limelight...
Officials issue new evacuation warnings in South Santa Clara County
Several areas in South Santa Clara County are under a new evacuation warning, the County Office of Emergency Management announced on Friday afternoon, due to potential flooding from the latest round of storms expected to hit the region this weekend.
The areas include:
• El Toro...
Criminal justice, healthcare and more among new laws for 2023
With a flurry of new laws ready to take effect, this publication took a look at a handful of the more notable ones, which take on several aspects of criminal justice, health services and firearms.
WALKING A FINE LINE
Before Assembly Bill 2147 was signed into...
Federal monitor moves county from ‘Severe’ to ‘Moderate’ drought
With seemingly constant rain storms pummeling the South Bay so far this winter, a federal drought monitoring program recently downgraded most of Santa Clara County from “Severe” to “Moderate” drought. But local water supply authorities warn that residents and property owners should continue to...
Gilroy escapes latest storm with widespread flooding
Highway 101 in Gilroy was shut down for more than six hours on Jan. 9 after Uvas Creek spilled over near Mesa Road, submerging multiple homes and turning the heavily traveled roadway into a slow-moving river.
Highway 25 south of Gilroy was reportedly briefly closed...
Gilroy Police aims to add more women to staff
Women account for only 13% of sworn police officer positions across the country, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics.
That percentage is about the same with the Gilroy Police Department, which has eight sworn female officers in the 65-officer department. The number of non-sworn...
PHOTO: St. Louise Regional Hospital’s first baby of 2023
Jennifer Lopez and Anthony Acosta of Gilroy welcomed Alex Acosta-Lopez as the first baby born in 2023 at St. Louise Regional Hospital. Baby Alex was born on Jan. 5 at 8:31am, weighing 6 pounds, 9 ounces, who is the first child for the new...
Local Scene: Gilroy Assistance League grants; ‘Rising’ art exhibit
Gilroy Assistance League accepting grant requests for 2023
The Gilroy Assistance League is accepting grant requests through Feb. 24.
Each year, Gilroy Assistance League accepts grant requests that will benefit youth organizations, programs and schools. Any South Santa Clara County youth-related organization or school is eligible...
Gilroy FFA shines in fall competition
Members in our Gilroy FFA Chapter have been challenged to develop critical thinking skills and effective decision-making skills, foster teamwork and promote communication while recognizing the value of ethical competition and individual achievement through Career Development Events (CDEs). Since the middle of September our...
