Monthly Archives: May 2015
JUCO Volleyball: SJSU scoops up Gavilan sensation Nydam
GILROY—Gavilan College’s Samantha Nydam expected to be suiting up for the Rams for her sophomore season this fall. But when opportunity knocks, you answer.
Your Views: A Christian-less USA?
According to a Pew Research Center study released Tuesday May 12th the number of Americans calling themselves Christian has dropped off sharply in recent years while the "none" classification has sharply increased especially among young people. One third of millennials say they have no faith affiliation. This was the result of a survey of 35,000 American adults.
Unkindest of cuts for Gilroy’s official welcomers
It’s all about the economy and health and wellness of Gilroy. I appreciate how the council has “lived within its means” and pleased that the city council members’ decisions have not built the city to resemble what is happening in our neighbor to the north, Morgan Hill. I understand the need to keep at-risk youths entertained and off the streets to make for a safe community and I am thankful the seven elected officials sitting on the council dais are making it a priority.
Athletes of the Week: May 22
Each week we recognize one area male and female athlete for their performance on the field of play. This week's are:
Book tells history of South Valley wineries
In Santa Clara Valley, there’s a long history of growing wine grapes, some of the oldest in the country. Wine historian Charles Sullivan stated that “the Santa Clara Valley is the birthplace of premium wine grapes in California.” In fact, our local wine history predates some of the notable and prestigious areas in California. In her new book “Wineries of Santa Clara Valley,” local author Bev Stenehjem tells the wine history of the Santa Clara Valley through a series of photographs that document 14 families through a span of 150 years.
Preserve rate jumps ahead two full stars
If I were to rate Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve based on my first visit, I would award it just two stars out of a possible five. But that was four years ago and things have changed.
When will new traffic light at Luchessa & Princevalle be on?
What is the expected date the city traffic engineers will be turning on the (new) traffic light at the intersection of Princevalle and Luchessa Streets?Red Phone:One thing Red Phone appreciates, good caller, is the excellent planning and execution of projects by the City of Gilroy. Red Phone is always impressed with the thoroughness and rational thinking that civil servants of Gilroy are seen to exhibit. Red Phone contacted Gilroy Traffic Engineer, Henry Servin, about this particular traffic light.Servin said, “This traffic light(s) was installed by the housing developer, KB Homes, and indeed is ready to be turned on.” However, explained Servin, “We are going to wait till the summer to turn it on. For safety reasons, we will turn on the traffic lights during the week of June 22. We have young drivers from Gilroy High School, Gavilan College, mixed in with regular drivers using this intersection who will need time to adjust to the removal of the stop signs and the new traffic lights. It will be safer when in the summer.”So, good caller, the traffic lights will be turned on in due time, and hopefully at a safer time of the year.
City council splits on growth, boundaries
GILROY—In a split vote Monday that rejected much public sentiment and planning commission advice, the Gilroy City Council embraced urban growth far beyond city limits while at the same time preserving a big swath of prime farmland.
First on-campus clinic OK’d by Gilroy school trustees
GILROY—For the first time, a private health clinic will operate on a public school campus in Gilroy and will be open to anyone who needs medical help, including walk-ins from the community.
Gilroy’s war dead to be remembered
GILROY—Gilroy will join a grateful nation in mourning Monday, May 25 to honor and remember this city's and country’s war dead with ceremonies that trace their origins to 1868 and U.S. Civil War.
