GUSD applauds Gilroy Prep for high test scores in just 2 years
Glowing accolades from the Gilroy Unified School District Board of Education topped off a whirlwind two years for the Garlic Capital's newest charter school, which is sailing full speed ahead toward its next milestone.
City, county recommend exchange of highway bypass to state
The long-awaited transfer of San Benito Street to local control could be less than a year away, opening up the downtown corridor to beautification projects that could make it more walkable and appealing to consumers.
Wine and Cigar Shop celebrates remodel
Morgan Hill Wine and Cigar Shop recently celebrated its newly remodeled shop that now features more than 22 South Valley wineries, plus a wide selection of cigars. The Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Christine Giusiana, board members, ambassadors, friends and staff joined Jeff Burrus in celebration. Morgan Hill Wine and Cigar Shop is located at 17430 Monterey Road in Morgan Hill. For more information, call (408) 776-7667 or visit www.MorganHIllCigar.com.
Barn owl returning to the wild
The Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center will be releasing a Barn Owl at the Morgan Hill Outdoor Sports Center on Friday, October 12, 2012 at 6:30 PM.  The barn owl was the sole survivor of 3 downy nestlings that had fallen from their tree nest in Morgan Hill in June.  WERC’s educational (non-releasable) barn owl, Barnadette, will be making a personal appearance at the event. Meet at 6:15 PM at the Outdoor Sports Center’s corporation yard, 16545 Murphy Ave., Morgan Hill. For more information contact W.E.R.C. at [email protected] or go to www.werc-ca.org
Sales tax supporters, opponents square off at forum
Both sides of the Measure E sales tax argument pointed to its potential impact on economic development. Proponents contended that with fewer resources, it would drive away new businesses. The most vocal opponent argued that a lower sales tax would benefit small businesses, and that the city should get out of the economic development business altogether.
Coe Park advocates ‘cautiously optimistic’
Governor Jerry Brown recently signed two major legislative measures that mandate a number of funding and oversight improvements to California State parks, but the road to regaining the faith of a group of local outdoor enthusiasts - who fundraised a quarter of a million dollars to keep Henry Coe Park in South County open to the public - is going to be an arduous hike.
Alleged landscape scammer’s plea continued
The plea hearing for the man who allegedly charmed multiple South County seniors into giving him money for landscaping services he never completed was continued to Nov. 1, due to the public defender declaring a conflict in the case.
Top 5: Blak Sage reception; ‘La Bamba’ fundraiser and more
Artists' reception at Blak Sage: The San Benito Arts Council and sponsors will host an artists' reception Friday, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Blak Sage Gallery, 727 San Benito St. The show on display, "Women Artists of San Benito County" runs through runs through Nov. 30 and features the works of nine local artists. The reception will feature free food, music and drinks. The gallery is open Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 9 a.m. to 1p.m., Fridays, from 1 to 6 p.m., and Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m.
