Articles by South Valley

Day of the cattle king

By Kathy Chavez How many times have commuters arrived in Gilroy from northbound Highway 101 and noticed the three yellowish silos on the east side? Other than thinking, “I’m home!”, have they ever questioned what they were and how they got there? The answer is [...]

Private surroundings

This home is situated on a gated street with mature landscaping that offers full privacy. Located at 10767 Green Valley Drive in Gilroy, the 3,688-square-foot home includes four bedrooms and three baths. The recently updated kitchen is equipped with a Viking gas range, a large [...]

Evaluate your home’s protection against embers

By Dwight Good Editor’s note: The recent wildfires, from Paicines to Morgan Hill, are a somber reminder that we live in a region that is susceptible to these devastating blazes. According to Cal Fire, the number of wildfires and acres burned so far this year in the state have [...]

Views of nature

This Morgan Hill home is one of 13 estates in a gated community along Llagas Creek and Lake Silveira. Located at 440 Atherton Way, the 4,506-square-foot home includes four bedrooms and five baths. The oval-shaped living room features a fireplace and large windows that capture [...]

Custom home with privacy

This custom home is nestled in the Oak Forest gated community that overlooks Gilroy. Located at 8541 Mossrose Way, the 4,679-square-foot home includes six bedrooms and four baths. It was built in 1998 by local home builder Brian Hynek, who constructed it for his family. The open [...]

Health official discusses the importance of Covid-19 testing

Dr. Marty Fenstersheib has seen his share of health crises. In his more than 30-year career in public health, Fenstersheib has battled such challenges as the HIV epidemic and the H1N1 virus. Fenstersheib, who retired in 2013 after 29 years with Santa Clara County as its health [...]

Renovated spacious home

This newly remodeled Morgan Hill home sits on a half-acre flat lot on a cul-de-sac. Located at 18449 Shadowbrook Way, the 2,835-square-foot home includes five bedrooms and three baths. Built in 1987, the home features a renovated modern kitchen-formal living and dining areas [...]

Newer home, modern living

This custom-designed contemporary home includes a number of features and designer touches throughout. Located at 2201 Columbine Court in Gilroy, the 4,375-square-foot home includes four bedrooms and five baths. It is equipped with a climate-controlled glass wine cellar that can [...]

Gated gardens in Gilroy

This Gilroy home is on the market for the first time in 20 years, according to online real estate database Zillow. Located at 10766 Green Valley Drive, the 4,167-square-foot home includes four bedrooms and four baths. It sits on 2.5 acres inside the gated Meadows community, and [...]

One-of-a-kind panorama

This home in the Holiday Lake Estates boasts panoramic views of Anderson Lake and the mountains surrounding it. Located at 17575 Holiday Drive in Morgan Hill, the 2,322-square-foot home includes three bedrooms and three baths. The open concept living area and dining room with [...]
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