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Main story: Gilroy Gardens launches Halloween-themed experience

Nonprofit profile: Youngsters learn how to make films from clay in PJIFF workshop

Guest column by Giovanni Lopez: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month is important

Editorial: California’s lawsuit against ‘Big Oil’ impacts South Valley

Around Town … with Robert Airoldi: Horror Flash Fiction Contest between Gilroy, Morgan Hill teens

Local Latino artist returns to Gav for exhibit celebrating Hispanic heritage

Your Garden … with Sharon McCray: Now is the time to get your garden ready for those fall and winter crops

Government: Caltrain expands weekday service to four trains for Gilroy, Morgan Hill

Sidebar: Plans in the works for trains further south

Economy: Immigrants fuel Santa Clara County’s prosperity, says new report

Community Voices … with Beatrice Miller: MMS students respect the significance of International Peace Day

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