Monthly Archives: November 2011
To revitalize our economy, let’s try capitalism
When I lived in London, I took a lady friend on a stroll one
Cooking headaches caused by microwave’s demise
I come to you today, a sad woman. I have lost my best appliance
Don’t hold your breath for another vote on bullet train
If there’s one thing that’s become completely clear about California’s proposed system of bullet trains, it’s this: If the project is ever built, it won’t look much like what voters approved in 2008, when they OK’d almost $10 billion worth of bonds to help pay for it.
Insisting on reason for county winery regulations
Santa Clara County Supervisor Mike Wasserman has delivered – to an extent – on a campaign promise. A group of winery owners, who are understandably wary and jaded from years of trying to work with an unreasonable county staff, is meeting to work through issues that constantly come up.
VOLLEYBALL: Four Rams tabbed for all-conference honors
Sophomores Melissa Avila and Emily Tonascia became just the third and fourth Gavilan College women's volleyball players to earn back-to-back All-Conference honors, and head a list of four Rams selected to the Coast Conference's award list.
No applicants yet for GUSD board vacancy
Following an opening on their seven-person school board caused by Francisco Dominguez's resignation, the Gilroy Unified School District is still awaiting the arrival of resumes.
Sheriff’s offer second chance for nonviolent offenders
This holiday season, Santa Clara County law enforcement agencies are offering gifts to some residents wanted for misdemeanor offenses.
Occupy Gilroy plans Dec. 3 meeting at Miller Park
Supporters of Gilroy's Occupy movement have staged a third meeting for 12:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at Miller Park on 7851 Carmel St.
William D. Chellino
Born February 23, 1922, passed to his eternal life on November 27, 2011. Born in Blue Island, IL to Ralph and Assunta Chellino, who had emigrated from Italy at the turn of the century. He was the eldest of four children, Frank, Edward, and Barbara, who have preceded him in death.
Walter L. Fine
Walter L. Fine passed away in Salinas at the age of 93. He was born in LaRue, Arkansas and came to Hollister in 1942. He worked as a carpenter and cement finisher for Mark Nicholson and Carl Albright and worked on the pipeline in the 1950s and as a chef for the old Hartman Hotel. He served his country honorably during WWII in the Army.
