Monthly Archives: February 2017
PG&E Substation Delayed
Controversial PG&E plans for a new South County substation came to a sudden halt this week when a powerful regulatory agency said it will take another look at energy needs statewide.
152 Closed Until Feb 10
Highway 152 is shut down in Gilroy because of a mudslide near Hecker Pass, according to California Highway Patrol.
Sharks fall in shootout against Arizona
SAN JOSE – Arizona rallied past San Jose 3-2 in a shootout that left the Sharks with a three-point lead over the Anaheim Ducks in the battle for the top of the Pacific Division.
Nonprofits get peek at Gilroy’s new coworking space
Community serving organizations got a preview of downtown Gilroy's latest addition, Greenhouse Coworking, south county's first shared office and studio space. Located at a former billiards hall, the facility has workstations and private offices, a conference room, 24/7 access and free flowing coffee. It is also the new home to CMAP and digital studio.
Leonard “Lenny” Alvarez October 7, 1964 – January 25, 2016
On behalf of the family of Leonard “Lenny” Alvarez, we would like to thank all the families and friends who gave their spiritual, moral and financial support of Lenny during his illness with ALS. We deeply appreciate your kindness, thoughtfulness and most of all, your generosity during all these years. Lenny touched the hearts of so many people. He was courageous, talented, and loving and his infectious smile will always be unforgettable. We all feel very blessed to have had Lenny in our lives and to have shared so many beautiful memories with him.
Gilbert “Gib” Montalvo, Jr July 22, 1946 – December 25, 2016
Gib was born in Oakland, California on July 22, 1946. His music career started at Los Gatos High School, where he was in a band called the Exiles. He served in the Army from 1966-1969 in Hawaii at Tripler Army Hospital where he worked in the postal department. He was also in a band during that time. In 1971 he joined Bill Chiechi to form the “Entertainers.”
First Friday in downtown Gilroy
What better way to spend a cool Friday evening than to sip hot cocoa, purchase dystopian literature and learn how to shoot a crossbow? These are the times we are living in folks! Tomorrow, Feb. 3, is First Friday in downtown Gilroy and BookBuyers, Fifth Street Coffee, Predator’s Archery, Gilroy Flower Shop and Garbo’s Antiques will stay open late.
GUSD Offers Sanctuary to Immigrant Students
Following the lead of other educators, Gilroy school trustees declared the city’s more than 11,000-student public school system a “sanctuary” district.
Clinic Saves Limbs and Lives
One day, Dr. Polly Kokinos, a vascular surgeon at South Bay Vascular Center, with offices in Gilroy and Campbell, was stunned when a man from a Gilroy nursing home rolled up in his wheelchair.
