Tournament’s huge economic impact
The Frys.com golf tournament, now entering its fourth year at CordeValle Golf Club in San Martin, is an economic turbine every time it rolls into town.
Fry’s golf in rough
The Moors of the sixth century who started the Spanish Alhambra castle didn’t have to contend with PG&E pipelines and utility company oversight, but construction still lasted more than 100 years.
Fit for a Queen
The 34th Annual Miss Gilroy Garlic Queen pageant opened with a video montage – set to pop/country artist Taylor Swift’s song, “22” – and finished with crowd favorite Olivia Echeverria, 22, being crowned 2013 Miss Gilroy Garlic Festival Queen Pageant winner.
Get ready for mushroom mania
The Morgan Hill Mushroom Mardi Gras Festival, now in its 34th year of turning Memorial Day weekend into a celebration of the mushroom, takes place this weekend.
Home prices on the rise, property taxes are next
Home prices are on the up-and-up in South County according to the Santa Clara County Assessor's Office, which means property taxes will also soon rise.
San Martin awards grants to community organizations
The San Martin Neighborhood Alliance gave away $3,800 in grants to local organizations at the nonprofit organization’s March 16 general meeting at the San Martin Lion’s Club.
Unemployment down from previous years, still highest in the county
San Martin takes the prize of having the highest unemployment rate in the county, with Gilroy and Morgan Hill obtaining ribbons for second and third place.
Flight nurses will be honored for saving pedestrian
San Benito County supervisors Tuesday are set to honor two flight nurses who helped to save the life of a pedestrian struck by a car in San Benito County on Christmas Eve.
Morgan’s Cove goes western for Chamber fundraiser
Most of those who have been to Rich Firato’s Morgan Hill home, known as “Morgan’s Cove,” know about the extensive pirate-themed decorations throughout his backyard. And certainly those who have just driven by are aware of the authentic-looking pirate ship towering into the nearby oak tree branches.
Second Harvest launches Stop Childhood Hunger food drive
To address the ongoing yet largely unknown problem of youth malnutrition in Silicon Valley, Second Harvest Food Bank is launching the Stop Childhood Hunger food drive this summer and will continue the effort all year long.










