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City representatives ride a historic fire truck down Monterey

A swipe of a library card is enough for Californians to venture into the great outdoors for free. On Jan. 31, California State Parks representatives encouraged Californians to take advantage of multiple ways to visit state parks for free, including utilizing the California State Parks...

Representatives of the newly anointed Gilroy Gardens are asking

The Live Oak Emerald Regime marching band will begin the defense of its Class 2A state championship this Saturday at Gilroy High School in the first of five Western Band Association competitions.

In an effort to combine Silicon Valley’s growing need for skilled tech workers and the unique ability for local libraries to provide classes in a safe learning environment, County Supervisor Mike Wasserman is spearheading the effort to offer free youth coding programs throughout the Santa Clara County Library District’s seven community libraries.

Anderson Reservoir in north Morgan Hill is brimming with water and is about to be full of activity. Santa Clara County Parks’ biggest lake is opening Saturday, April 1 for the 2017 water sports season, according to a press release from the county.Anderson’s seven-mile long lake will be home again to power and non-power boating, jet skiing, as well as float tube, boat and shore fishing.Picnic facilities are open too. Woodchopper’s picnic area can be accessed by boat or by vehicle at the south end of the lake. There are additional picnic areas available below the dam along Coyote Creek on a first come, first served basis. Anderson County Park is open year-round from 8 a.m. to sunset. The lake is also open at 8 a.m., but closes 30 minutes before sunset.Other Santa Clara County Parks’ lakes and reservoirs will also open 7 days a week starting Saturday, April 15. Those include Calero, Coyote Lake, Lexington and Stevens Creek reservoirs.Vessel launch reservations ($8 per reservation) are encouraged on Anderson and Calero reservoirs starting weekends and holidays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day Weekend, the press release advises. To make a reservation call (408) 355-2201 Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or online at gooutsideandplay.org.Remember all vessels and floats placed upon a Santa Clara County reservoir must pass a vessel inspection prior to launching. Refer to “Boating in Santa Clara County Reservoirs” at parkhere.org for further information on registration, inspection and entry fees.

The Morgan Hill Library’s new children’s play space, Trusty Trails, will open April 26. The Santa Clara County Library District will lead a community grand opening celebration featuring special guests, giveaways and an unveiling of a new library card design featuring the play space...