Speed limits in town change
Motorists, check speed limit signs in Gilroy for changes. As of Oct. 14, speed limits on some streets have either increased or decreased.
Chestnut Street, Church Street, Eighth Street, Fourth Street, Kern Avenue, Miller Avenue, Sunrise Drive, Third Street and Hanna Street were all affected...
How mushrooms enlightened civilization
When I tell people from out of the area that I live in Morgan
High blood pressure’s effect on the eyes
Q: My ophthalmologist told me that I have early signs of eye
Should you be using an ergonomic pen?
Writing may not seem like a strenuous activity, but it can hurt! Gripping a small implement places potentially painful pressures on the tiny muscles of the hands and fingers. Writing frequently or for long durations escalates the risk of pain.
Rapazzini Winery
Rapazzini Winery was opened in 1962 by Jon Rapazzini at the intersection of Highways 101 and 25 just south of Gilroy. Brothers, Charlie and Alex Larson, purchased the winery in 2000 where they continue to make great wines at affordable prices. They offer a wide range of 30 different wines -including 20 specific varietals and Almond Champagne.
Community Solutions to present ‘Historias de Mi Madre’
Community Solutions announced this week that its 12th annual production of Historias de Mi Madre (My Mother’s Stories) will celebrate the grassroots beginnings of services for intimate partner abuse, sexual assault and human trafficking in South County.
Historias de Mi Madre XII: Inicios (Beginnings), explores...
Rash transfers from goats to humans
Q: Our 14-year-old daughter developed a rash on her hand and arm. We took her to two different dermatologists before we finally got a diagnosis. She has contagious ecthyma, something I never heard of before. Her dermatologist asked if we have any sheep or goats. We have three new pet goats. He told us that this is a contagious skin disease she caught from those goats. But we checked, and none of the "kids" have any skin condition. Is this a common problem you see very often? Where does it come from? Our daughter is horrified what her friends will think so she wears long sleeves everyday to school.














