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VANCOUVER, WASH.—The Gilroy Junior All Stars had an extra day of preparation—and waiting—before their first game in the Junior Western Regional tournament. While they were bouncing on their heels to take the field, the All Stars, representing Northern California, discovered the meaning of the old adage “patience is a virtue.”

GILROY—Hundreds of children and their families descended on Fifth Street in downtown Gilroy for a community event designed to promote a positive interaction between public safety employees and residents. Attendees and organizers alike say it worked, and they are hoping someday the event will grow to include all of downtown.

GILROY—Owners of a new shuttle bus company vowed this week to serve disabled passengers after a former member of Gilroy’s Physically Challenged Board of Appeals fired off a scathing complaint to the city council seeking action.

GILROY—Gavilan Community College Trustees this week began the transition to a new election format designed to ensure the one-person one-vote principle and that minorities have a fair shot at equal representation.

Join Jeff Mitchell, publisher of New SV Media, Inc. (Morgan Hill Times, Gilroy Dispatch and Hollister Free Lance,) and Bobbi Jo Palmer, publisher of Out & About Magazine, for "Coffee with the Publishers" on three upcoming dates.

GILROY—Rakesh Chand and his family lamented many times about the lack of an Indian food restaurant in Gilroy. Tired of making the trek to San Jose or Fremont to enjoy a plate of authentic Indian fare, the Chands made history and opened the Garlic City’s first and only Indian restaurant, Spice ‘N Ice Bar and Grill on Fifth Street.

GILROY—For a seasoned chef, the perfect way to challenge your creativity and innovation in the kitchen is to undertake the ultimate challenge—the Gilroy Garlic Festival’s annual Garlic Showdown.

TUCSON, ARIZ.—The Gilroy Junior All Stars’ successful season has come to an end.

GILROY—It was a record-setting year for the Gilroy Garlic Festival, and not for the heat. More money was generated this year than ever in the festival’s 37-year history, 2015 festival president Deanna Franklin said Monday.

GILROY—The Gilroy Garlic Festival provides a wealth of entertainment for its attendees, but behind the scenes it serves a much bigger purpose.