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Gavilan College is celebrating the 25th anniversary of Science Alive, a long-running program that introduces middle school students to hands-on science through interactive labs...

From My Perspective: Fear not and stay strong

Community

“Fear not, says the Lord” (Isaiah 41:10, 43:1) is a well-known Bible verse offering comfort and strength to believing Christians who are assured that...

State reps push for farmworker tax credits, more overtime

Agriculture

State Sen. Shannon Grove, R-Bakersfield, and state Sen. Melissa Hurtado, D-Bakersfield, introduced legislation to create a tax credit for agricultural employers to help cover...

South Valley artist opens exhibit featuring historical photography technique

Business

When Binh Danh looks into the reflective surface of his daguerreotypes featuring America’s national parks, he sees more than sweeping vistas of Yosemite Valley...

Religion: Stand in holy places

Community

I enjoy standing in holy places. In a world filled with chaos, contention and calamity, it’s important to take time to pause and stand...

Conservationists buy 2,284 acres of Sargent Ranch property

Agriculture

The Peninsula Open Space Trust purchased 2,284 acres of ranchland in southern Santa Clara County for $23 million, the organization announced Jan. 29. The...

OPINION

Around Town: Gilroy Rotary Club celebrates a century of service

January 30, 2026

As a community newspaper publisher, I spend a lot of time writing and editing stories about the organizations that quietly shape the fabric of our town. Saturday night, I had the privilege of stepping out from behind the keyboard and into the celebration itself, attending the Rotary Club’s 100th...