Business

Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital has launched a pilot weapons detection and screening program as part of an effort to strengthen workplace safety and prepare for new state requirements aimed at reducing violence in healthcare settings, according to hospital officials. The screening program began May 26...

So, have you made your New Year’s resolution yet? It’s a go-to question, often intrusive, asked of people at the start of the New Year, and one that can lead to much self-reflection—even stress. But now that 2018 is here, you may be asking yourself: What...

The Bach to Blues concert returns to the theater at Gavilan College on March 14. The annual fundraising event celebrates the college’s vibrant music program and features performances by faculty, students and standout regional musicians. This year’s special guest performer is acclaimed artist Kaye Bohler,...

Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Christine Giusiana, Mayor Steve Tate and Lorrain Welk join Limor Margalit, regional sales manager of Bay Alarm Company, and sales staff, members, friends and guests celebrate Bay Alarm Company’s expansion into the South County region at Troy’s Bocce Room and Wine Bar. Details: Nicole Arce, Sales Rep for Bay Alarm at 408-637-0767 or visit www.bayalarm.com.

The Las Vegas-based, family-owned traveling Circus Alegria entertained audiences in Hollister last week with classic big-top performances, animatronic dinosaurs and a 50-foot mechanical gorilla.  The circus stopped at Bolado Park in Tres Pinos for five nights of performances.  “It was really nice,” said Valentina Alegria, who...

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage announced that Andrea Bertero has affiliated with the company as a sales associate in its Gilroy office. In her new position, Bertero will specialize in residential sales in south Santa Clara County. Bertero recently completed an intensive training program through Chamberlin Real Estate School, which emphasizes the principles and techniques of real estate. She is a graduate of San Jose University. Bertero (CalBRE# 01930728) may be reached at (408) 710-8050.

Families lined up outside the Pentecostal Church of Hollister Saturday, where about 20 volunteers handed out boxes packed with produce, pantry staples and a Thanksgiving turkey—part of the church’s second annual effort to ensure no one in the community goes without a holiday meal. Last...

Golden Eagle Mortgage Group, 17500 Depot St., Morgan Hill, held a ribbon cutting Nov. 7. Joining owner Pauline Amstutz were many Golden Eagle staff, members, ambassadors and staff of the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce and the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce. The ribbon cutting was catered by another Chamber of Commerce member, Odeum restaurant. For information on joining the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce call (408) 779-9444. 

Every Saturday, scores of people make the drive to Pinnacle Farms market in San Juan Bautista to buy fresh, organically grown produce. Owners Phil and Katherine Foster began farming in San Benito County in 1968. Today they grow certified organic fruit and vegetables on 295...