Monthly Archives: April 2017
Thornton returns to lineup, but Oilers take 2-1 series lead
SAN JOSE – Edmonton came away with a 1-0 blanking of the San Jose Sharks Sunday night at SAP Center to leave the Oilers up 2-1 in the best four-of-seven first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Guest Column: Pros and Cons of Gilroy Gardens
As your City Council member, I am often asked about the significance of Gilroy Gardens and if it is profitable for the city to maintain its investment in the property. Before answering the question, I always ask the citizen how they define profitable. In the pure business sense profit is defined as a financial gain, the difference between the amount earned and the amount spent buying something. However, profit can also be defined as creating an advantage or benefit, or as being beneficial to serve, assist, or aid.
City’s financial future ‘sobering’
The Gilroy City Council got a gloomy view into the future this week, with a forecast of a storm of needs and not much money to handle them.
Drive Like Your Pet Lives Here
Frances the cat was nine years old and ailing when she was hit and killed by a car in front of her Gilroy home.
Antonio Perez
Antonio Perez, Age 81, resident of Morgan Hill, CA for 44 years, passed away in Anaheim, CA on April 9, 2017, surrounded by his family. Antonio was born in Indio, CA on January 13, 1936 to Fausto and Evarista (Martinez) Perez.
GPD Investigating Threat Against Officer
Gilroy Police are investigating several pieces of graffiti at 7101 Monterey Street that appear to be a death threat against a California Highway Patrol officer.
Strangest Easter Egg Hunt Ever
This year there is a new type of "egg hunt" you'll want your family participating in: a hunt for Super Lice and lice eggs. With the continued news of Super Lice invading most of the country, parents might be worried their little ones are picking up more than just chocolate bunnies this spring.
Sing for a Cause
Sing for a Cause
Editorial: Political Speech Should Be Free
Since California has had strict protections for keeping government open to the people. That’s why we were shocked to see that Gilroy’s Mayor Roland Velasco was giving his state of the city speech to an audience that paid $30 apiece at a Chamber of Commerce fundraiser to hear it last week, and with him were four other city council members.
New Banner Ordinance for Stores
The Gilroy City Council Monday passed an ordinance limiting the amount of time stores can post banners, keeping them mostly around holidays.
