Tag: gilroy
Dry Gilroy lagoon gives up sunken mystery boats
Gilroy—The drought that has plagued California and interrupted a resurgence of steelhead trout in South County waters has offered an unexpected opportunity for conservationists restoring fisheries decimated by pollution.
Prep Football: Taking the reins
GILROY—As Gilroy’s new head football coach, Jubenal Rodriguez isn’t wasting any time.
5 letters: Breastfeeding awareness; Fill the Boot; Kennedy responds to Muirhead;...
Breastfeeding Awareness Month
Shifty-ing gears
The tire-destroying powers of spiky goat head thorns prove no match for Kevin Griffin—affectionately known as “Shifty.”
Tax hike goes to voters
After more than an hour of public comment Aug. 4, City Council approved putting a measure before voters that would increase the city’s sales tax by a half percent with a 5-1 vote. If approved by voters in November, Gilroy’s sales tax would jump from 8.75 to 9.25 percent and the city would have the highest sales tax in all of Santa Clara County.
Firefighters contain Eagle Ridge fire
A three-acre vegetation fire in a mutual threat zone near Eagle Ridge was contained today, prompting a two-hour road closure for motorists.
Part-time teachers at Gavilan point to pay disparity
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.
Cal-Soap math, reading program makes summer circles
Some said they’d otherwise be hanging out at McDonald’s, riding roller coasters at Disneyland, sleeping or watching TV.
South County makes strides against growing health challenges
Our nation’s health is in crisis: chronic disease is on the rise, health care costs are soaring, and health inequities are growing. Today’s children are facing illness historically associated with adults, and their life expectancy may be shorter than their parents. These negative health trends are magnified in South County where the prevalence of chronic diseases is disproportionately higher and life expectancy is lower than Santa Clara County overall.
Imperative to save Saint Louise
In the best case scenario Saint Louise Regional Hospital, which is on the market along with the entire group of hospitals owned and operated by the Catholic Daughters of Charity, will be sold to a compassionate organization intent on providing quality health care to South County residents. In the worst case, scenario, there would be no takers and Saint Louise would be shuttered.
