‘Aggressive’ non-native mosquito found in Gilroy
A non-native Aedes aegypti mosquito—an aggressive species that can spread certain diseases—has been discovered in a residential area of Gilroy, according to the Santa Clara County Vector Control District. A mosquito of the same species was also found recently in a neighborhood of east...
Santa Clara County Cattlemen’s Association to host fundraiser
The Santa Clara County Cattlemen’s Association will host an evening of western music, art and a gourmet beef dinner from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3 at Fortino Winery, located at 4525 Hecker Pass Highway in Gilroy. The event will feature an acoustic show performed by the Kelly McDonald Band, as well as a live auction of local western art. Cost is $50 per person and includes a beef dinner. Call Kyle Wolfe at (408) 804-1699 for ticket information.
Gilroy Library accepting “Lost & Found” photo submissions
Between now and March 1, the Gilroy Library at 7625 Monterey St.
A Day at the Rodeo
Area special needs kids and adults were treated to a rip-roaring time at the rodeo last Saturday during the Day Out at the Ranch at Thorson’s Arena in San Martin. From a petting area put on by the Coyote Crest 4-H, horseback rides and lessons on how to ride and rope accompanied by bluegrass music and barbecue, the day offered opportunities to soak in the fun of the outdoors and offered a taste of country living. CHP Officer Chris Miceli is in his third year of organizing the rodeo.
Mustangs lose squeaker to Salinas
Gilroy High's softball team had plenty of chances at the plate,



















