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GILROY—As Gilroy’s new head football coach, Jubenal Rodriguez isn’t wasting any time.

Gavilan Joint Community College District Board of Trustees member Walter R. “Walt” Glines is running unopposed representing the Gilroy area for the November 2014 election.

Two Gavilan College students in the Computer Graphics and Design program—and their instructor—walked away from the California State Fair in Sacramento with top honors, extending the program’s winning streak for a fifth straight year. The fair, which took place between July 11 and 27, featured competition between students from all 122 of the state’s community colleges.

Gavilan College trustees voted in closed session last month to change the way trustees are voted into office, confirmed Trustee Tony Ruiz, who represents the Hollister area on the board.

Some part-time teachers at Gavilan College are outraged that their hourly pay—and often their courses—are being cut while top administrators receive bonuses and increasing salaries.

State auditor Elaine Howle slammed the accreditation commission responsible for the controversial shutdown of City College of San Francisco. She said the commission—on which Gavilan College President Steve Kinsella serves as vice president—lacks transparency and consistency.

Gavilan College Trustee Tony Ruiz is concerned San Benito County isn't getting its share of funding from the $108 million bond meant to improve college facilities and secure land for satellite campuses in Coyote Valley and San Benito County.

It was a battle for the Gavilan women's basketball team all night, but in the end their opponent came out on top.

Modesto was able to take one set from Gavilan, but that's all it would get.

Gavilan is still perfect.