Monthly Archives: August 2017
Charles Jackson
December 2, 1941 - July 26, 2017
Guest Column: Don’t judge your neighbor from the outside
Hi neighbors. In no way do I want this to come across as some narcissistic ploy to talk about myself. However, sometimes I wonder about my neighbors and so I figured I'd share a little bit of my story.
Gilroy’s workouts intensify as season nears
Gilroy is coming off of one of its best seasons in years and the Mustangs are hoping to keep that going as they enter the home stretch of the practice before the Aug. 25 kickoff.
Christopher football kicks off padded practice with Midnight Madness
Coach Tim Pierleoni sat alone in his office above the boys locker room.
Chapa named Gavilan’s AOY
The Department of Kinesiology and Athletics named Erica Chapa the 2016-17 Gavilan College Student-Athlete of the Year Award.
Terminally ill, but there’s more beneath the surface
Hi neighbors. In no way do I want this to come across as some narcissistic ploy to talk about myself. However, sometimes I wonder about my neighbors and so I figured I’d share a little bit of my story. I’ve been married for 24 years to my high school sweetheart (Santa Clara High), we had our daughter Chelsea at only 20 years old.
When will The Longhouse open?
Dear Red Phone: It’s been a year since the Longhouse Restaurant was closed due to fire. Will it ever reopen?
Ariat brings classy horsewear to town
Buford “Bud” Davis, John Travolta’s character in the 1980 film Urban Cowboy would be home and looking cool, after shopping at the Ariat Outlet Store, a new western wear clothing store at the Gilroy Outlets. The outlet is a new endeavor for Ariat, a brand known for premium boots, equestrian sports wear and clothing with a hip, country flair, offering off-season goods at an appreciable discount. Now South Valley shoppers can find some of the same duds worn by modern day stars like Guardians of the Galaxy's Chris Pratt and Kaley Cuoco from Big Bang Theory.
New bells, whistle, siren, LED
The Gilroy Fire Department has a new flagship to lead its armada of fire fighting equipment. On Monday, before the Gilroy City Council meeting, Gilroy firefighters displayed their new Pierce Quantum fire engine. With a price tag of more than $665,000, the engine is expected to serve the city for at least 20 years.
Glen View Elementary gets a new principal
Glen View Elementary School will start the school year with a new principal, Christine Pereira Vasquez, who replaces seven-year veteran Corina Sapien.
