Composting facility hopes to grow
A draft environmental impact report for Z-Best Products’ proposed expansion of its composting facility on Highway 25 at the Santa Clara/San Benito County line is expected to be complete in January.
Victor Gomez of Pinnacle Strategy, who represents the composting company, spoke to the San...
South Valley mother on a mission to prevent child drownings
After Morgan Hill resident Kristina Andrews lost her daughter, Kourtney, to a drowning accident about six years ago, the local mother knew she wanted to do something to help prevent other families from suffering similar tragedies.
The desire to make a difference continued to grow...
Santa Clara Valley Wineries earn gold at competition
Getting to the Sweepstakes round at the largest wine competition in North America takes a wine that outshines and outlasts 5,700 entries from more than 1,000 wineries in North America, Mexico and Canada.
The San Francisco Chronicle is not only the first official wine competition...
Feature film ‘Ranger’ under production in San Benito County
San Benito County and its people, places and institutions could soon be showcased worldwide on the silver screen after local actor, director and producer Nico Quijano and his crew finish up production on the upcoming feature film, “Ranger.”
Quijano, who is originally from the Bronx,...
Local Harley-Davidson dealership recognized
House of Thunder Harley-Davidson was awarded Harley-Davidson’s Silver Bar & Shield Circle of Achievement Award for the 2011 calendar year. House of Thunder Harley-Davidson earned the Silver Circle of Achievement Award for the Western region based on their motorcycle and related sales performance, an evaluation of customer service and satisfaction, and various operational measures.
Business Buzz: Off the Chain Bikes moving to new location
Off the Chain Bikes will be moving to a new location in town at the end of the month. The local bicycle shop will be relocated to McCray Street in the Save Mart shopping center. The new address is 101 McCray St., Ste. 101 and is located in the north end of the shopping center near Focus on Health and San Benito Dance Academy.
Accelerated Achievement Academy named California Distinguished School
Accelerated Achievement Academy was recently named a 2024 California Distinguished Middle School—one of the highest academic honors in the state, says an announcement from the Hollister school.
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond on Feb. 29 recognized 293 middle schools and high schools selected for the 2024...
DeRose Winery is steeped in South Valley history
In my last column I highlighted Rosy and Rich Bergen’s Little Uvas Vineyard (LUV) and their facility called “The Garage” at 255 Fitzgerald Ave. in San Martin. Their long range plan is to have other businesses, like other wineries and eateries, help fill the...
