Gilroy Rodeo horse death sparks concerns, questions
The death of a bucking horse that suffered a broken neck during a performance at the Gilroy Rodeo Aug. 8 has raised questions about animal safety protocols and injury reporting requirements.
The mare, known as +H6 Cow Palace, fell while bucking and broke her neck,...
SBA offers loans to winter storm victims
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is providing disaster assistance to small businesses and persons in San Benito County that were affected by the winter storms earlier this year.
The SBA is offering low-interest loans to those who suffered damage or financial loss due...
Land trusts join forces to protect Nyland property
A collaboration of area land trusts recently secured permanent conservation rights for the historic 540-acre Nyland property in San Benito County.
The Trust for Public Land, the San Benito Agricultural Land Trust, the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County and the Amah Mutsun Land Trust...
From a galaxy far, far away to San Juan Bautista
Several dozen filmmakers and “Star Wars” fans were surprised when five characters from the iconic series showed up for the films at the Barn at Mission Farm in San Juan Bautista.
The costumed fans arrived Sunday evening at the end of a Q&A with Jon...
LOCAL SCENE: Symphony seeking volunteers
Join symphony board
The nonprofit South Valley Symphony is seeking volunteers to serve on its board of directors. Applicants should have a strong interest in helping to shape the symphony’s activities in coming years and becoming a part of the organization’s long-standing traditions.
The board is...
Country Groomers a place to pamper your pet
When customers are happy with the job done by Devon Smith or
New ROP training facility
Dr. and Mrs. Bakri Musa were instrumental in helping the Santa Clara County ROP Dental Program create this new training facility. With the scissors is instructor Susan Rozas and guests included Abby-Ortiz Baldwin and Dr. Dave Matuszak (Chamber Board of Director) from Santa Clara County ROP Office; Chamber President/CEO, Susan Valenta; Economic Development Corp. President, Tammy Brownlow; current and future students.
