Luis Melecio-Zambrano
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From death trap to lifeline: Coyote Valley’s plan for wildlife crossings
VTA and conservation groups are taking first steps to add wildlife crossings south of San Jose to prevent crashes and protect environments.

How the world-famous Gilroy Garlic Festival came back from tragedy with a new vision
The Gilroy Garlic Festival is returning six years after its tragic end, in a smaller format that will begin a "new era" for the festival.

New South Bay co-op plants seeds of empowerment for female farmworkers
The organic garden marks the first step in a dream where workers can live, work, and grow together.

Dog data may help track dangerous disease for humans
New research from UC Berkeley and UC Davis suggests that knowing when and where dogs get sick can help us know when humans are at risk.

California Senate Bill takes aim at saving farm lands
The bill would help pay landowners who promise to keep their land in farming.

Five years after tragic shooting, can the Gilroy Garlic Festival return?
Potential organizers face increasing insurance rates and safety concerns in their efforts to bring it back.

Beauty professionals from around California pamper farmworkers at makeover event
This year marks the second annual Glam Squad, where dozens of beauty professionals gather from around California to treat farmworkers to makeovers.

One year after Pajaro levee breached, many residents remain in dire need
A year after the Pajaro levee breach, hundreds of people are still recovering from the aftermath. While aid is on its way, many worry that they will be left out...

New ‘turbo roundabout’ in South Bay is only the second of its kind in the U.S.
The first-in-the-state design aims to reduce crashes at a dangerous intersection.

Big Sur sanctuary for California condors on the cusp of rebirth
It’s been a long road to recovery for the sanctuary and the society’s senior wildlife biologist, Joe Burnett. In August 2020, he watched helplessly over a remote video camera as...
