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March 19, 2026

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HONORS: Herman Enríquez: Herman Jesus Enríquez, a 2012 graduate of Christopher High School, graduated from the Marines in February 2013 and will be home from Afganistán after six months of serving his country. He is the son of Rosa and Jesus Martinez of Gilroy.

South Valley teacher nominated for award

Eevery weekday morning before the official start of school, 26 students at South Valley Middle School in Gilroy take extra time to make sure their shirts are tucked in, their belts are adjusted, and their sweaters are straightened. Why? Because they know their teacher, Carmen Kotto, expects the best from them.

Bottle of the Week

Calera Winery, Hollister

First-year as Wine Columnist Deserves Some Reflection

A few weeks ago, fellow South Valley Newspapers columnist Keith

Quakes boldly try to build fan base

Unless we're talking about the Florida Marlins or the Seattle

Anniversary of infamy for American freedoms

Last Sunday marked an anniversary of infamy for American freedom. That sunny day in the South Valley marked 70 years since President Franklin D. Roosevelt gave the U.S. military broad powers to force 120,000 American citizens to leave their homes and possessions to be relocated behind the barbed-wire fences of concentration camps in desolate locations. I consider Roosevelt's decision on Feb. 19, 1942 to sign Executive Order 9066 one of the most atrocious failings by a U.S. president in upholding America's traditions of freedom and democracy.

Canine flu a potential problem for dogs

I heard there is a new canine flu virus that attacks dogs and is

Council selling housing future down expensive Habitat Conservation Plan river

The Gilroy City Council's decision to rejoin the Habitat

Good utensils are essential for cooking

My dad was a mechanic when I was growing up. He worked by

Area musicians perform

The Uvas Valley Division of the California Retired Teachers

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