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March 19, 2026

Cold weather shelters offer outreach

As winter approaches and the temperatures drop, those in need can head to shelters located in Gilroy and San Jose, where they'll find a safe place to rest, shower and enjoy a hot meal.

Get your golashes, it’s going to rain

South County residents, prepare to take shelter from the severe bouts of rain that will be hitting the region starting Tuesday night.

O, Christmas tree, O, Christmas tree

The South County Christmas tree trade is much more than sellers making a living or buyers finding a canvas for colorful holiday decorations.

Area shops see green on Black Friday

Black Friday looked more like a rich shade of money green at the Gilroy Premium Outlets’ “Midnight Madness” event Thursday evening.

Private ranch purchased by land trust will expand Mt. Madonna County Park

A majestic 260-acre private property just west of Gilroy is on track to expand the forested sanctuary of Mt. Madonna County Park, a natural gem and popular recreation area located on Pole Line Road off Hecker Pass.

CNN in area filming – Mary Cortani Hero of the Year?

Gilroy’s own Mary Cortani of the local nonprofit Operation Freedoms Paws spent Monday with a CNN photographer and a surprise celebrity OFP supporter.

One step at a time with a big smile

Less than six months after a hit-and-run accident left Joshua Valdez, 23, in the hospital for several weeks with numerous injuries including a badly banged-up knee, the Morgan Hill resident is thankful he will get to spend Thanksgiving on his feet.

Get ready for Christmas fun in Morgan Hill

Morgan Hill will awake from its turkey induced slumber just in time to start celebrating the winter holidays with the downtown holiday parade and tree lighting Saturday, Dec. 1.

DreamPower Horsemanship receives $7,500 grant

The Intero Foundation is dedicated to having a long lasting impact on children in need in the community and recently approved a $7,500 grant for DreamPower Horsemanship, located near the San Martin/Gilroy border. Intero gives up to $200,000 per year to local organizations. DreamPower is a nonprofit 501(C)(3) that provides therapeutic horsemanship programs, equine facilitated psychotherapy, camps for children with special needs and more.

Tips on avoiding holiday disasters, courtesy of CalFire

Thanksgiving is often the day of the year when firefighters respond to the most kitchen fires.

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