Pombo wants new highway
Washington
– Congressman Richard Pombo (R-Tracy) Wednesday introduced
legislation to study the feasibility of constructing a highway
connecting State Route 130 in Santa Clara County with Interstate
Route 5 in San Joaquin County.
Pombo wants new highway
Washington – Congressman Richard Pombo (R-Tracy) Wednesday introduced legislation to study the feasibility of constructing a highway connecting State Route 130 in Santa Clara County with Interstate Route 5 in San Joaquin County.
“Our roads weren’t meant to accommodate the volume of commuters we see traveling them today,” Pombo said. “This bill gets the ball rolling on a promising alternative which will ultimately diminish traffic so commuters can spend less time on the road and more time at home with their families.
Pombo’s proposed highway would have six lanes open only to passenger vehicles. The highway may contain energy-efficient vehicle lanes, car pool lanes and car pool toll lanes, and possibly a rail system along the highway.
Dentists offering free care
Gilroy – Two dentists in Gilroy, Dr. Jeffrey Laveroni and Dr. Michael McKeever, will offer free dental care today to children from low-income families as part of the fourth annual Dentists With A Heart, sponsored by The Health Trust. Services include examination, cleanings, flouride treatments, sealant applications and cavities fillings.
Dentists With A Heart is in conjunction with the Santa Clara County Dental Society. A needs assessment by The Health Trust in 2001 found an estimated 120,000 children in the county have untreated dental problems but no access to dental care.
Details or to schedule an appointment: The Health Trust at 879-8423.
Homestead teacher arrested
Cupertino – Santa Clara County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Homestead High School choir teacher Tuesday for having an inappropriate sexual relationship with a student.
About 9:20am, deputies were called to the high school to investigate information school officials received about a student/teacher relationship. Upon investigating the allegations, the victim, a 16-year old female Homestead High student, admitted to having a two-month sexual relationship with the choir teacher.
The suspect, Brett Michael Bartlett, 25, of Campbell, also admitted to the relationship and was arrested on suspicion of oral copulation and unlawful sexual intercourse.
Bartlett was taken to the main jail in San Jose and booked without incident.
Anyone with any information related to this case or has information of other cases involving this teacher and students may call Detective Carlos Dona at 808-4500, 808-4400 (24-hr.), or if you wish to remain anonymous at our Tip Line at 808-4431.
Students conduct concert
Gilroy – The Gilroy High School Band Program will hold its annual Student Conducted Concert on today, at 7pm, in the high school theater.
This concert will feature the High School’s award-winning Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band playing American, Classical and Movie-Theme pieces selected and conducted by 12 talented, young, student musicians. Admission is free and the public is welcome.
Red Cross blood drive today
Gilroy – The American Red Cross will be holding a Blood Drive Feb. 10, 1:30 – 6:30pm at First Baptist Church, 8455 Wren Ave.
To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or visit BeADonor.com. To donate blood you must be 17 years or older, weigh at least 110 lbs. and be in general good health. And bring your driver’s license if you have one. American Red Cross volunteer blood donors are required to provide identification before donating blood.
The preferred identifiers include a government-issued ID, such as a driver’s license, or a Red Cross blood donor card. Otherwise, two other forms of ID are needed.
Relay for Life casino night
Gilroy – Relay For Life Team USA is hosting “Casino Night” at Dutchman’s Pizza, 6940 Chestnut St., on Saturday, from 7 to 11pm.
Cost is $15 in advance or $20 at the door and includes gaming chips, raffle ticket, food and music by J&J Karaoke DJ. Dress is semi-formal. All proceeds go to American Cancer Society.
Tickets are available by calling Dutchman’s Pizza at 848-3322 or California Silkscreening at 842-1542.
‘Charlotte’s Web’ on stage
Gilroy – Rucker Theater Arts presents “Charlotte’s Web,” directed by Mr. Jose “Pepe” Espinosa, on Friday, at 7pm and Saturday, Feb. 12 at 2 and 7pm at Rucker School, 325 Santa Clara Ave.
Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children.
Details: 607-3683.
Young Artists’ Concert Saturday
Gilroy – The ever-popular Young Artists’ Concert of the South Valley Symphony will be held at 3pm, Feb. 12 at the Gavilan College Theater.
Tickets are on sale at the Music Tree and BookSmart in Morgan Hill; Porcella’s Music, and California Music Company in downtown Gilroy and Carole’s Hallmark next to Nob Hill, Dorothy McNett’s in downtown Hollister and Mission Galley in downtown San Juan Bautista. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for senior citizens age 60 and older, and $7 for students ages 12 to 18.
Film recounts struggles
Gilroy – ‘Moment by Moment’ a film showing the road to recovery of Molly Sacco Hale will be shown at 3pm on Sunday, at Gilroy Presbyterian Church, 6000 Miller Avenue. There will be an opportunity for questions and a reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall, with light refreshments served. Admission is free and the public is welcome.
A tsunami fundraiser
Gilroy – This fund-raiser was put together by some girls and they’re moms to help the victims of Asia who lost everything. They really care, and they hope you do too. It will be held Sunday, Feb. 13, from 1 to 4pm at 8735 Learnard Way.
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