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.
The South Valley’s Poppy Jasper International Short Film Festival will kick off its ninth season Wednesday – and movie-goers this year will enjoy many high-quality cinematic gems among the 30-minute-or-less films showing at the Granada Theater in downtown Morgan Hill.