South Valley Spotlight

Outdoors

Henry Coe Backcountry Weekend: 87,000 Acres, One Weekend to Explore Them

Apr 8, 2026

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Henry Coe Backcountry Weekend: 87,000 Acres, One Weekend to Explore Them

Henry Coe State Park opens its backcountry April 24-26. Guided hikes, naturalist talks, overnight camping near Gilroy.

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Community

Miller Red Barn Spring Plant Sale in Gilroy: Get There Early, Bring a Wagon

Apr 8, 2026

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Miller Red Barn Spring Plant Sale in Gilroy: Get There Early, Bring a Wagon

Saturday April 18, 8am at Christmas Hill Park. Quality plants, fair prices, and a parking lot that fills up fast.

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Arts & Culture

PJIFF 2026: VR Dolphins, Red Carpets, and How to Pick Your Perfect Festival Day

Apr 8, 2026

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PJIFF 2026: VR Dolphins, Red Carpets, and How to Pick Your Perfect Festival Day

Poppy Jasper Film Festival April 8-15: VR experiences, filmmaker panels, and events for everyone. Here's what to see.

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Community

Two Free Family Events This Saturday in Morgan Hill and Gilroy

Apr 8, 2026

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Two Free Family Events This Saturday in Morgan Hill and Gilroy

Free family events Saturday April 11: Summer Camp Expo in Morgan Hill and Autism Acceptance Month picnic in Gilroy.

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Outdoors

47 Years of Tierra Bella: The Bike Tour That Defines South Valley Cycling

Apr 8, 2026

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47 Years of Tierra Bella: The Bike Tour That Defines South Valley Cycling

Tierra Bella Bike Tour turns 47 on April 12, 2026. Four routes from 29 to 100 miles through the South Valley.

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Community

Sidewalk Saturdays Is Back: Morgan Hill's Downtown Season Starts April 13

Apr 8, 2026

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Sidewalk Saturdays Is Back: Morgan Hill's Downtown Season Starts April 13

Sidewalk Saturdays returns April 13, 2026 in downtown Morgan Hill. Open-air market every second Saturday through December.

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Arts & Culture

Your Complete Guide to Poppy Jasper Film Festival 2026: Which Days to Attend

Apr 8, 2026

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Your Complete Guide to Poppy Jasper Film Festival 2026: Which Days to Attend

PJIFF April 8-15, 2026. Full schedule: opening gala, Women's Day, LGBTQ+ Day, VR experiences, and 300+ films.

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Community

The Gilroy Garlic Queen Pageant Is Back After Seven Years

Apr 8, 2026

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The Gilroy Garlic Queen Pageant Is Back After Seven Years

Gilroy's iconic Garlic Queen pageant returns April 19, 2026. Ages 18-25 can apply for a $5,000 scholarship.

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Community

How the Poppy Jasper Film Festival Became a World-Class Cultural Event

Apr 8, 2026

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How the Poppy Jasper Film Festival Became a World-Class Cultural Event

PJIFF turns 20 in 2026. 300+ films from 40 countries screen across five South Valley cities April 8-15.

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Events

5 Things to Do This Weekend in Morgan Hill and Gilroy (April 11-13)

Apr 8, 2026

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5 Things to Do This Weekend in Morgan Hill and Gilroy (April 11-13)

Weekend events in Morgan Hill and Gilroy: PJIFF screenings, Women's Day brunch, Tierra Bella bike tour, Wildflower Run, live music.

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Food & Drink

Pour Me Taproom Brings 36 Self-Pour Craft Beer Taps to Downtown Gilroy

Apr 8, 2026

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Pour Me Taproom Brings 36 Self-Pour Craft Beer Taps to Downtown Gilroy

Pour Me Taproom is now open at 7499 Monterey St in downtown Gilroy. 36 self-pour craft beer taps, pay by the ounce.

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Real Estate

South Valley Weekly Roundup: PJIFF, Gateway Arch, Price Drops, and 36 Beer Taps

Apr 8, 2026

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South Valley Weekly Roundup: PJIFF, Gateway Arch, Price Drops, and 36 Beer Taps

This week in Morgan Hill, Gilroy, and San Martin: PJIFF 20th edition, $500K gateway arch, Gilroy housing dip, Pour Me Taproom opens.

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Real Estate

What's Happening in the South Valley This Week: Film Festival, Housing Dip, and a New Gateway Arch

Apr 8, 2026

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What's Happening in the South Valley This Week: Film Festival, Housing Dip, and a New Gateway Arch

South Valley news: PJIFF screens 300 films, Gilroy prices drop 10%, Morgan Hill gets a $500K gateway arch, and a new taproom opens.

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Real Estate

Gilroy Home Prices Drop 10 Percent While Morgan Hill Holds Steady

Apr 8, 2026

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Gilroy Home Prices Drop 10 Percent While Morgan Hill Holds Steady

South Valley real estate update: the gap between Gilroy and Morgan Hill is the widest it's been in a while.

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