Tag: gilroy
City hires $100K community development liaison
The City of Gilroy brings on a new hire from the City of San Jose planning department to take on the role of Development Center Manager, a newly created position that largely deals with fostering development within the city.
3 letters: Put academics in Athlete of the Year criteria; Firefighter’s...
Athlete of the Year at the high schools should include criteria for academic performance
Local dog trainer named ‘CNN Hero’
Gilroy dog trainer Mary Cortani is making waves again - and this time it's on a national news network.
Cherry crops survive Monday’s rain – for the most part
Most local cherry farmers “dodged a bullet” Monday when thunder bellowed in the sky and 0.20 inches of rain pelted Gilroy for a good several hours into the early afternoon.
Police arrests: May 14 – May 22
Gilroy police arrests: For your daily police blotter, visit www.gilroydispatch.com
Red Phone: Grunt. Tennis nets hang too low
“Dear Red Phone, I play tennis for recreation – and I so appreciate the city's free facilities – but I've noticed some nets are hanging low. How often does the city check on these and who should I call if I see a low net? Thanks a lot.”
Senior spotlights 2012
Selecting students for the Gilroy Dispatch’s annual senior spotlight honor is no enviable task. That’s why we make the principals do it. These students have navigated the daunting labyrinth of high school hurdles, and we are inspired by the drive, promise and optimistic outlook of these young men and women, who remind us that nothing is out of reach if you’re just willing to push yourself.
GPD seizes 450 marijuana plants valued at $1.4 million
The Gilroy Police Department Anti-Crime Team executed a narcotics bust that resulted in the discovery of more than 450 illegal marijuana plants with an estimated street value of approximately $1.4 million.
Let freedom ring! Memorial Day parade Monday
Besides getting a jump-start on bumper-to-bumper traffic that will likely clog U.S. 101 for a gazillion hours on Monday, Gilroyans leaving town for Memorial Day weekend have another good reason to head back Sunday night.
2 percent raise for police; union, city agree on contract
After nearly two months of negotiations, the City of Gilroy and the Gilroy Police Officers Association have agreed on a new two-year contract that awards 2 percent raises each year for all 59 police officers within the union.
