Monthly Archives: September 2012
Council to discuss rezoning land as ‘high density’
In order to meet certain state requirements of low-income housing, the City Council will discuss at their regular meeting Monday adapting the housing section of the general plan by rezoning 26 acres within the city to “high density residential” raising the minimum unit per acre from 16 to 20 in these areas.
Toddler death a ‘horrible mistake’
The father of the 3-year-old Gilroy boy who accidentally shot and killed himself on July 5 will not be prosecuted, according to a report by the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office which called the shooting a “horrible, irreversible mistake.”
New publisher at the helm for Gilroy Dispatch
Chief Executive Officer Tony Allegretti, 67, has officially taken the helm as publisher of the Gilroy Dispatch and its sister papers, the Morgan Hill Times and Hollister Free Lance.
Supervisors approve mosque, reject appeals
The South Valley Islamic Community sees the county’s ultimate approval of their permit to build a mosque and cemetery in San Martin as a mixed blessing, as they still feel the restrictions imposed on the site will infringe on their constitutional rights to freely practice their religion.
Festival this weekend: Get a taste of Morgan Hill
Big things are scheduled for this weekend’s 23rd annual Taste of Morgan Hill, which for the first time will feature a Saturday night concert at the downtown community center amphitheater, with a cameo appearance by the next rising local “superstar,” according to the festival organizer.
Rare electic car charge station comes to Gilroy
The Gilroy Premium Outlets is home to an electric car charging station, one of six such places in the country.
Mom allegedly uses 10-year-old to steal groceries, leaves her behind
Police are looking for a woman who allegedly ditched her 10-year-old daughter outside a Morgan Hill Safeway grocery store after coercing the child to try to steal a cart of groceries, according to the Morgan Hill Police Department.
Raymond J. Gomes Sr. December 25, 1922 – September 23, 2012
Raymond J. Gomes Sr., 89, died September 23, 2012 at his home in Morgan Hill, CA. He was born December 25, 1922 in Berryessa, CA, the son of the late Frank and Mary Gomes.
Pacific West Christian Academy accredited for K-8
Pacific West Christian Academy, which has three campuses in Gilroy, has been accredited for its kindergarten through eighth-grade programs. This is the first accreditation that the Western Association of Schools and Colleges accrediting body has awarded to PWCA.
Anaplasmosis in Cattle – A Problem for the Fall Season
Summer has ended and fall is here, which means it is time for cattlemen to watch their herds for signs of anaplasmosis. This disease, which appears most often in the fall months, can be devastating to some herds if not treated properly or in a timely manner.
