Tag: santa clara county
Winery owners, county at odds
A series of workshops aimed at bolstering agritourism, enhancing the viability of wineries and clarifying existing laws that regulate the wine industry – a heated process that's left several local vintners feeling like they’ve “been had” under the “pretense of (the county) helping us” – is wrapping up after 12 months and more than a dozen meetings.
Appeals filed in response to San Martin mosque approval
The builders of the proposed mosque in rural San Martin have appealed the approval of their own use permit, asking the Santa Clara County planning commission to allow overnight accomodations, to host events with nearly twice as many people than previously requested and to double the size of the proposed multi-purpose building.
Fruit fly infestation loses its buzz
A quarantine of Morgan Hill crops remains unnecessary as Santa Clara County officials have not found another Oriental fruit fly in seven days.
Successful first Road Rally
The Morgan Hill Community Foundation hosted its first ever Discover Morgan Hill Road Rally and Poker Fun Run on Saturday.
Filing period opens to apply for candidacy
The filing period opens July 16 for residents interested in running for public office on the November ballot.
Red Phone: What are the rules on fireworks?
“Dear Red Phone, You know what really chaps my hide? My neighbors launching fireworks at all hours of the night this Fourth of July (and often the next day, too!) Can you remind people the rules about lighting fireworks at your home and how to dispose of them? I sincerely appreciate it.”
Two stabbed at house party on Diana Avenue
Two teenagers from northern Santa Clara County were stabbed following a disagreement at a Morgan Hill house party late Friday night.
Charter School of Morgan Hill named distinguished
The Charter School of Morgan Hill has been designated as a 2012 California Distinguished School. CSMH is among 31 public elementary schools in Santa Clara County that were selected for the award.
Alleged landscape scammer arrested
About a month after police launched an investigation into the man who roams around door-to-door in Santa Clara County, allegedly looking for victims who will pay him upfront for landscaping he doesn’t complete, police arrested the alleged “landscape scammer” Monday night in Gilroy.
City’s smokers could get snubbed
California voters and the Gilroy City Council could deliver a one-two punch to smokers this week.
