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Monthly Archives: April 2017

Peggy Louise Scudero January 2, 1933 – April 10, 2017

Peggy Scudero of Aromas, CA entered into heaven, with her family at her side, April 10, 2017. She was a beautiful, wife to Pat, a special sister to Jacqueline and sister in law to Rose. She was a loving mother to Patrick and Daniel and their wives Sharon and Lisa. A wonderful Grandmother (Noni) to nine grandchildren and Great Grandmother to four. She was thoughtful Aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Big Benefit Egg Hunt Scrambled by County

It was billed as a fun family event for kids, with bags of candy, the Easter Bunny and proceeds earmarked to train service dogs for military veterans home from war and hurting.

Richard Luciano Martinez Dies in Motorcycle Crash

Richard “Ricky” Luciano Martinez, 53, of Gilroy, died Saturday when his Harley Davidson motorcycle crashed into a car making a turn on Leavesley Road, according to a California Highway Patrol report.

Sharks ignite offense in 7-0 rout of Edmonton

SAN JOSE – Two days after being blanked by Edmonton for a second consecutive game, San Jose erupted for a 7-0 pounding of the Oilers to square the best four-of-seven first round series at 2-2 Tuesday night at sold-out SAP Center.

Great Local Comedy About a Man and his Maid

We caught a preview of the new play On a First Name Basis by the Pintello Comedy Theater, and we have to say it’s brilliant, sophisticated and fun—sort of a modern Downton Abbey.

Gilroy City Hall Gets a Facelift

Thirty years is a long time, but to tack on another seven for needed upgrades to City Hall, that was tough amidst peeling wallpaper, dangling blinds and worn out floor covering once trod on by a motorcycle driven by a new city council member.

Open Auditions for Local Movie Musical

Several times each year, local director John Bisceglie and Gilroy Children’s Musical Theater hold youth movie musical auditions and hundreds of Bay Area youths come out to audition for their colorful and original feature films. They offer a fun opportunity for kids to appear on camera in a full-length movie in a professional movie theater. Regardless of talent, age or experience, their policy is to cast all kids ages 5-21 who audition.

Largest Charity Ponders Gilroy’s Needs

Lack of affordable housing, poor road conditions, and the availability of street drugs are some of the biggest problems raised by community leaders in Gilroy recently, during a fact-finding session hosted by the largest community foundation in the country.

Longtime body shop changes hands

Mark Mathison was painting and restoring his last two cars this week, an orange 1970 Volkswagen Beetle and a red 1928 Model A Speedster. He’s sold Mathison Auto Body at 7350 Railroad Ave. after 37 years there.

Gilroy’s hidden bakery is huge

Anyone new to Gilroy must be mystified when they pass the intersection of Monterey Street and Leavesley Road and get a whiff of the heavenly smell of bread baking in a building that says Premier Auto Body.