Explore the trails and beauty beneath Mt. Umunhum
Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve is the largest preserve in the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. At 18,670 acres, it encompasses the portion of the Santa Cruz Mountains from Lexington Reservoir above Los Gatos down to Mt. Umunhum where it shares a boundary with Almaden Quicksilver County Park. If you look toward the southwest from nearly anywhere in the South Bay, you are looking at Sierra Azul.
Getting Out: Not a wasteland but a delightful wetland
Not long ago, a wetland was considered a useless wasteland – a great place to fill with rock and dirt in order to build townhomes or office buildings. But we are learning. We now know that in addition to being the most biologically diverse ecosystem on earth, wetlands purify water, control floods and stabilize shorelines. Â
Tebow’s mom to share missionary story in Gilroy
South Valley residents are invited to a special event Saturday, April 12 at Gilroy's Foothills Church (8335 Church St.). Guests will enjoy a free breakfast followed by an inspirational address by guest speaker Pam Tebow.
Babe Ruth 14’s sit in semis
14-year-old All-Stars sit 2-0 at state qualifier tournament in
Casino has its supporters, and they plan to speak up
They may not be quite as vocal as their anti-casino
Love of arts continues as school year ends
Another school year has come to an end and for graduating
Life on the ropes: Ortiz family meets John Cena
Isaiah Ortiz was 6 months old when he suffered his first seizure.













