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The Smithsonian comes to South Valley

The community room of the Gilroy Library transformed into a walk-through installation on Nov. 5, depicting the life of civil rights champion and co-founder of the United Farm Workers Union, Dolores Huerta, who coined the phrase, “Sí se puede” (Yes, we can). Huerta briefly taught...

Planning commission OKs 49-unit housing development

The Morgan Hill Planning Commission Oct. 24 approved a new 49-unit condominium project just north of the city’s downtown.  The project, known as The Gates, is proposed by City Ventures. It is located on a 3.82-acre property on Monterey Road, on the southwest side of...

Locals in the spotlight at Poppy Jasper International Film Festival

When the Poppy Jasper International Film Festival rolls into South Valley next week, audiences will be treated to a diverse lineup of films, many created by local talent with deep roots in the host communities. Named one of the “25 Coolest Film Festivals in the...

Veterans Day ceremony canceled

The annual downtown Morgan Hill Veterans Day ceremony has been canceled due to Covid-19 restrictions against public gatherings, according to city staff.

Police search for Gilroy man in relation to Milpitas homicide

Police are searching for Gilroy resident Kevin James Gitmed in relation to an Oct. 10 homicide that occurred in Milpitas, according to authorities.

Panthers win IFL national championship

The Bay Area Panthers capped off their thrilling 2023 season with a victory in the Indoor Football League’s National Championship game Aug. 5 in Henderson, Nev., where they beat the Sioux Falls Storm 51-41.  The win marks the Morgan Hill-based Panthers’ first championship in the...

Memorial to mark one year since festival shooting

The 2020 Gilroy Garlic Festival was supposed to be an opportunity for the community to reflect on the tragic end of the 2019 festival, while being reminded of the light-hearted fun of the event’s four-decade history. But the Covid-19 public health emergency forced festival organizers...

Sewer sludge shows rise of Covid

Wastewater readings in Gilroy show a rise of Covid-19 that is outpacing other areas of the county, possibly indicating a post-Thanksgiving surge in cases to come. The quantity of SARS-CoV-2 genes, the virus that causes Covid-19, has doubled in Gilroy over the past two weeks,...

Artists show strong interest in Morgan Hill Open Studios tour

The registration deadline for artists to participate in Morgan Hill Open Studios this fall is fast approaching, and organizers say they have already seen strong interest in the event. Morgan Hill Open Studios is scheduled for 10am to 4pm Nov. 6-7. Each participating artist will...

Health officials hope to increase Covid-19 testing numbers

The more people who get tested for Covid-19, the more accurately county health officials can track the spread of the virus. Perhaps more important to the average citizen, the increase in testing means a better chance more businesses and activities can resume. But it takes everyone...

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