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Main story: New Wine Trolley tours vineyards in South Valley
El Toro Tours works with local wineries to host weekend outings Wine lovers prepare to board the Wine Trolley at Cottage Creek Winery. Photo by Kaylee Arca By Kaylee Arca A small group of wine lovers gathered at Noah’s Bistro in downtown Morgan Hill on a recent August Saturday. They enjoyed Champagne and [...]
Nonprofit profile: Gardens’ Carnival Nights creates magical fun
New attraction runs Fridays until Sept. 20 Families watch "Draco the Juggler" during Carnival Nights at Gilroy Gardens. Photo by Victoria Garcia By Victoria Garcia and Marty Cheek Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park has transformed into a magical after-dark carnival during the next few summer evenings, offering families a limited-time chance to experience [...]
Guest column by Luke Powell: Leadership’s Healing Paws brings comfort with therapy dogs
"Healing Paws is a community project, and we need support." A dog that will go through the Healing Paws therapy training. Photo courtesy Leadership Gilroy Class of 2024 By Luke Powell Luke Powell In a world where stress and anxiety are all too common, the power of a wagging tail [...]
Editorial: Protect water resources while addressing homelessness
This task demands the board's utmost attention and ethical consideration. This editorial is the opinion of Gilroy Life Guadalupe Creek in San Jose has many encampments. Photo courtesy Valley Water The Valley Water Board of Directors chose in July to postpone voting on a proposed ordinance aimed at reducing encampments along waterways. Their [...]
Around Town: Monument stands tall representing cedar trees planted nearly 100 years
This 1.39 mile of cedar trees is still largely intact By Robert Airoldi Robert Airoldi A new plaque dedicated to the Highway 152 deodar cedar trees installed at the southwest corner of the roundabout on the Hecker Pass thoroughfare near Burchell Road was dedicated Aug. 17, witnessed by several dozen people. The trees [...]
Your Garden … with Sharon McCray: Be careful because everything in nature touches everything else
We need to be aware that "no man is an island." By Sharon McCray Sharon McCray I hope you had the opportunity to visit one of our many local county fairs this summer. They are, in my opinion, only getting better. I've been mulling these thoughts for some time and feel this might [...]