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January 4, 2026

New font could change the world

The other day it occurred to me that I could solve the world’s problems with one invention. I’m talking ALL of the world’s problems. OK, maybe not every single one. Possibly, we can exclude world hunger from the list of things I can solve. And world peace may be too lofty a goal for me. And I may not cure any diseases. But trust me when I say, I can move mountains by inventing one thing: The sarcasm font.

Getting Out: Exploring Bill’s Hill

Of all the wonderful things waiting for us at Henry W. Coe State Park, easy access to level going is a rare commodity. The park entrance at Hunting Hollow is the only exception. Three and a half miles beyond Coyote Reservoir on the Gilroy Hot Springs Road, Hunting Hollow is a crease between two ridges that rise quickly on each side. As long as you stay in the hollow, the trail barely crosses a single map contour line over its first two miles.

Video tour would make great gift

Did you know that before Gilroy became the Garlic Capital of the World it had the distinction of being the Tobacco Capitol of the United States during the 1870s? Since 1850 our fair city has also been deemed the Hay and Grain Capital, the Fruit and Nut Capital, the Dairy and Cheese Capital and the Prune Capital of California.   

A taste of the open range

It's no secret, the often breathtaking scenery and open

Red Phone: What’s up with Sixth Street?

"Hello, I was just wondering what is going on in front of Lizarran Tapas on Sixth Street. It looks like the sidewalk is all torn up. When can we walk on it again?"

Food for Fines Program is back for seconds

Starting April 2, the Santa Clara County Library District—which includes Morgan Hill and Gilroy—is holding a second round of its Food for Fines program, in which patrons can waive up to $100 in fines and fees in exchange for a non-perishable food donation of...

In celebration of our agricultural heritage

The Agricultural History Project of the Central Coast

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