‘It takes a village to cure a child’
GILROY—Johnathan Spencer, 9, was all smiles as he and schoolmates practiced sign language at Gilroy’s First Baptist Church Tuesday evening.
Tennis: Local women clinch 65 and over national title
SURPRISE, ARIZ.—The last match of the United States Tennis Association’s 65 and Over Tennis Championships was as close as they come. Gilroy’s Ann Bardrick and her doubles teammate Janis Jud, of San Martin, held the fate of their teams’ national title on the tennis racquets—but they didn’t know it at the time.
Thousands raised for Gilroy motorcyclist’s funeral
GILROY—In the wake of his motorcycle death last week, family and friends of Doug Williams of Gilroy have raised more than $4,500 to cover funeral expenses.
New bidders woo Daughters of Charity
GILROY—Weeks after Prime Healthcare abandoned an $843 million deal for Saint Louise Regional Hospital in Gilroy and four other Daughters of Charity facilities in California, the Roman Catholic order’s CEO is optimistic a viable bidder will be found to stave off bankruptcy.
Citizens help environmental cleanup of debris-strewn creek
GILROY—Responding to the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce’s call for a swift cleanup of Miller Slough, more than 40 volunteers made quick work of removing mounds of trash from the waterway that runs through central Gilroy.
Gilroy motorcyclist, 23, found dead in Hollister Hills
HOLLISTER—A Gilroy motorcycle rider was found dead Wednesday morning in the Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area after he was involved “in what appeared to be a high-speed collision with a tree,” according to the San Benito County Sheriff’s Office.
UPDATED: Prime abandons $843 milion hospital deal
GILROY—Prime Healthcare has abandoned an $843 million deal for Saint Louise Regional Hospital and four others operated by the Daughters of Charity Health System.
Drought dries up produce for food banks
GILROY—As much as farmers rely on water to keep crops alive, food banks depend on a steady supply of cheap, nutritious fruits and vegetables to fill the tables of needy families.
Gilroy Browns to host registration Sunday
The Gilroy Browns football and cheer program is hosting open registration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, March 8, at the Gilroy High Student Center.
Gilroy man rescued by chopper after plunge into ocean
POINT REYES—A 24-year-old Gilroy man survived a fall from a cliff in Point Reyes National Park Saturday after good Samaritans and first responders in a helicopter rescued him in dramatic fashion.
