Monthly Archives: June 2012

As you and your friends and family get set for the Independence Day celebrations here in the South Valley, I hope you’ll take a moment to think about the great American experiment we are a part of today. The word “experiment” to describe our republic is a fitting one. Many of the leaders who founded our nation were scientifically astute and understood the principles of carrying out tests to prove or disprove revolutionary ideas – including political ideas.

Art supporters can breath a sigh of relief this summer: The Interim Center for the Arts is on its way to get the repairs it desperately needs.

The Gilroy Historical Society honored 10 buildings during its annual Architectural Awards ceremony. These edifices exemplify Gilroy’s best in categories spanning interior restoration and preservation, landscaping, facade improvements and ongoing maintenance to the exterior of a building.

In March, the Frys.com Open took a major step toward becoming a full-fledged event when PGA commissioner Tim Finchem announced the tour’s policy board approved two significant changes – the Nationwide Tour becoming the primary path to a PGA Tour card, and the tour season’s start moving from January to October in 2013.

One of Gilroy's own is "living the California dream" after nabbing top honors in three separate wine competitions, Solis Winery announced today via press release. 

A Gilroy man turned himself in to police after he allegedly stabbed a Morgan Hill man causing life-threatening injuries.

Every newborn at Saint Louise Regional Hospital, located at 9400 No Name Uno in Gilroy, is now receiving a life-saving test that only a few U.S. hospitals are currently offering, according to a press release sent out by hospital spokeswoman Jasmine Nguyen.

“Dear Red Phone, I went to the Gilroy Memorial Day Parade and after going I think Gilroy should take lessons from the City of Morgan Hill on throwing a parade. Obviously Gilroy needs some lessons on Parade 101. Shame on Gilroy, yay for Morgan Hill.”