Monthly Archives: February 2017
Guest Column: Gilroy’s Changing Role in Silicon Valley
Six years ago, my wife and I decided to move to Gilroy from Morgan Hill, to raise our family. Gilroy attracted our young family because of its small town charm, open spaces, the strong park and recreation program, and most importantly, a great public school system for our children.
Gilroy protests as city council puts immigration, human rights on the agenda
As protests sprung up in airports across the nation last weekend in response to President Donald Trump’s latest executive action targeting refugees and immigrants from seven majority Muslim countries, a group of about 30 Gilroyans took to the street on Sunday to show their solidarity.
Gilroy underrepresented in the county
Despite having the most land available for ongoing development in Santa Clara County, Gilroy will not have a place at the table when it comes to making key decisions on future growth.
Leslie Franklin Sans March 14, 1946 – January 23, 2017
Leslie "Les" Franklin Sans, 70 of Bitterwater Area passed away on January 23, 2017, in a tragic accident on the family ranch. A celebration of life will be held at the Rock Springs Ranch on February 10th at 11:00 A.M. For additional information contact Eddington Funeral Services, 429 Bassett St., King City, (831) 385-5400.
Dr. Shuichi Sato November 22, 1939 – January 10, 2017
Dr. Shuichi Sato passed away peacefully on January 10th, 2017 at his home in Gilroy, CA. He leaves a legacy of being an innovator and inventor in the semiconductor world.
James Edward Link December 22, 1946 – January 19, 2017
James Edward Link, 70 of Mariposa passed away Thursday, January 19th peacefully with his family by his side at Memorial Medical Center in Modesto. Jim was born in San Francisco on December 22, 1946.
Glenna L. Steward July 17, 1933 – January 29, 2017
Glenna is survived by her brother Larry Richardson her five children Kim Montarbo, Terrie Trasport, Doyal Steward, Kellie Pena and Jill Olmstead. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Services on February 4th at 12:00 P.M. at Morgan Hill Bible Church located at 15055 Monterey Rd. Morgan Hill.
Josephine Moreno December 28, 1921 – January 27, 2017
Josephine Moreno of San Martin, CA passed away peacefully  Friday morning on January 27th in her home. She was born Josephine Martin in Santa Clara, CA. She just had celebrated her 95th Birthday on December 28, 2016.
Vaughn A. Franklin January 5, 1921 – January 19, 2017
Private cremation with private inurnment at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery. Full obit and condolences: sanderfhcares.com.
Gilroy’s changing role in Silicon Valley
Six years ago, my wife and I decided to move to Gilroy from Morgan Hill, to raise our family. Â Gilroy attracted our young family because of its small town charm, open spaces, the strong park and recreation program, and most importantly, a great public school system for our children.
