Monthly Archives: September 2014
Virginia Diaz of GECA named student of the week
Virginia Diaz, Gilroy Early College Academy
Police blotter: Possession of ammunition by a felon
The Gilroy Police Department recently made arrests for a variety of crimes, including possession of ammunition by a felon, trespassing, vandalism and inflicting bodily damage on a spouse. Arrests were recorded in the GPD blotter between Sept. 22 and 29. All suspects remain innocent until proven guilty.
Windows can be a major hazard for birds
I am enjoying my morning coffee when I hear a sickening thud and the sound of something lightly sliding down the kitchen window. The window shakes ever so slightly. Before I can even look up from my newspaper, I realize a bird has struck the window. Looking outside, I see a trembling, dazed mockingbird on the walkway below. Fortunately, he is on his feet. I watch him for a few minutes to be sure none of my neighbor's cats, who claim my yard as their own, find him. In a few minutes, thankfully, he is airborne again—hopefully wiser about windows and no worse for wear.
CrossFit Gilroy
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Coldwell raises funds for Habitat for Humanity
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Community Foundation has raised more than $95,000 for Habitat for Humanity during the company's recent annual fundraising campaign. The donations were the result of a month-long community-wide raffle held throughout Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage's 57 Northern California offices. Entitled “Homes and Hope,” this was the company's 16th annual fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity, the nonprofit organization that helps low-income families build their own homes. Over the past 15 years, the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Community Foundation has raised more than $2.5 million for Habitat for Humanity chapters in Northern California. The Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage team has also volunteered more 50,000 hours and participated in the construction of nearly 200 Habitat for Humanity homes.
Denny’s opens following renovation
Denny's in Morgan Hill will celebrate its recent remodeling by serving up an all-day Grand Celebration Oct. 9 beginning at 8 a.m. Located at 875 Cochrane Rd, the newly-renovated restaurant offers diners a first look at its all-new, locally-inspired design and updated features. Hundreds of prizes, including complimentary cups of Denny's new signature coffee blends for one month with the purchase of a limited-edition Denny's mug, will be given away during the celebration.
Charles I. Overfelt January 27, 1939 – September 7, 2014
Celebration of Chuck's life will be held on Saturday, October 11th, 2014, at 1:00 P.M., 1311 El Cerro Dr., Hollister. The Overfelt family requests that friends and family to please dress Casual.
Carmen Patane April 7, 1928 – September 28, 2014
Vigil services will be held on Sunday, October 5, 2014, at 3:30 P.M., at Habing Family Funeral Home, in Gilroy. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, October 6, 2014, at 10:00 A.M., at St. Mary Catholic Church in Gilroy, followed by entombment at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park. Please join the family afterwards for a celebration of his life. Condolences at www.HabingFamilyFuneralHome.com.
Prep Roundup: Sept. 30
North Salinas snapped Christopher's three game winning streak by handing it a 5-1 loss Monday on the road.
Calif. community colleges to offer bachelor’s degrees
In a historic first for public education in the state, Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation Sunday that allows community colleges to award bachelor's degrees in fields not currently served by the California State University or University of California schools.
