Caltrans begins roadwork east of Gilroy
A California Department of Transportation project to upgrade a section of State Route 152 seven miles east of Gilroy is expected to cause delays to local motorists during the evenings and weekends. Work has started and will continue until March 2014.
Designs on Sargent Ranch?
More than a decade after Irenne Zwierlein – a Native American tribal member who previously inked plans with a major developer to build on roughly 6,000 acres of pristine property just south of Gilroy known as Sargent Ranch – forged documents in an attempt to prove herself the rightful leader of the local Amah Mutsun Tribal Band of Ohlone/Costanoan Indians, the federal Bureau of Indian Affairs made a move last week that left her rivals “absolutely blindsided.”
Golf: Rec Department to host 33rd Annual Special Friends tourney
The Gilroy Recreation Department will host the 33rd Annual Special Friends Golf Tournament June 21 at Gilroy Golf Course. Tee off is at noon.
Garlic Festival Cook-Off finalists announced
An Afrikaner Butternut Tart and Mahi-mahi Laulau with Shiitake Risotto are among the gastronomic tours de force that will battle it out during the Great Garlic Cook-Off at the 35th Gilroy Garlic Festival July 27.
State parks system to be assessed by Parks Forward Commission
State Park officials recently unveiled the “Parks Forward” initiative that will assess California's underfunded state parks system and eventually provide ways to make state parks economically viable again.
Hecker Pass closed until 2 p.m. today
Hecker Pass is closed between Watsonville Road in Gilroy and Carlton Road in Watsonville until about 2 p.m. today due to a downed power pole, according to the California Highway Patrol traffic incident information page. Snapped power lines and phone lines are blocking east and westbound lanes, according to CHP.
Coming to Gilroy: The ‘best trend in affordable luxury’
Lured by a $50,000 grand prize bait, 13 brave souls took the plunge Saturday night at Old City Hall and pitched their business ideas in hopes that Gilroy’s “Sharks” would smell the scent of success.
First-time homebuyer workshop at Gilroy Public Library
The City of Gilroy is sponsoring a free Project Sentinel Workshop geared at preparing people to become successful first-time homebuyers.
Real Action Paintball Inc. coming to Gilroy
San Jose based-Real Action Paintball Inc. is moving down U.S. 101 and setting up its manufacturing operation at 7700 Arroyo Circle in Gilroy. The company closed the deal on the 40,000-square foot building in mid-May, according to Tammy Brownlow, president of the Gilroy Economic Development Corporation.
