Hundreds join rally against Gilroy mining proposal
Hundreds of people rallied against a proposed mining project south of Gilroy in front of Santa Clara County government buildings on Sept. 10, at an event co-sponsored by 70 area organizations that advocate for human rights and environmental protection.
During the rally, about 75 members...
Members of LGBT community ‘elated’
The Supreme Court made history Wednesday with two victories for marriage equality, in California and nationwide.
Cut would affect 9 percent of county residents on food stamps
The Republican-controlled House of Representatives has voted to cut $40 billion from the SNAP program, or food stamp program. In July, the House voted for a farm bill that separated the SNAP program funding from the larger farm bill.
Police rescue minors from fire, allege mother left kids unattended
Hollister police officers rescued three children from an apartment where authorities allege a mother left the juveniles unattended, according to a police statement.
Jimena grows into Category 4, threatens Mexico
Jimena is now a Category 4 hurricane and threatening to wreak
