Locals feeling the heat
The recent bout of record breaking temperatures plaguing the western United States has forced South County residents to seek refuge from the energy-zapping heat, lulled commerce and damaged local strawberry crops.
Proud to be an American
Morgan Hill’s Frank Bath, a 67-year-old regional sales manager from the United Kingdom, and Gilroy’s Alonzo Bedolla, a 45-year-old concrete contractor from Michoacan, Mexico, were born worlds apart.
Local pastor, GPD chaplain released from hospital after heart attack
Gilroy Police Chaplain and prominent local pastor Malcolm MacPhail, 55, of New Hope Community Church is recovering at a hospital in San Jose - the MacPhail family has requested the hospital not be named as they have been overwhelmed by well-wishers - after suffering a mild heart attack in the early hours of Monday morning.
EDC looking to lasso new business for Garlic Capital
More than half of employed Gilroyans commute to jobs in Silicon Valley everyday, according to data from the US Census Bureau.
COMING UP: The model trains have arrived
The South County Railroaders and Santa Cruz Garden Railroaders will host the South County community at its 19th annual Garden Railroad Tour. The requested nonperishable food and monetary donations from visitors will go to two South County food banks.
Health Department warns of spike in whooping cough cases
The County of Santa Clara Public Health Department is advising that cases of pertussis, also known as “whooping cough,” are increasing in the Bay Area and that people should be aware of the symptoms.
Investigation: CHS cafeteria manager sexually harassed female employees
A Gilroy Unified School District investigation that began in early April revealed the male cafeteria manager at Christopher High School is guilty of sexually harassing his female employees, according to an official report released by GUSD to the Dispatch.
Haute history: 13 buildings receive architectural awards
The Gilroy Historical Society honored 13 buildings during its annual Architectural Awards ceremony held recently at Kirigin Cellars on Watsonville Road. These edifices exemplify Gilroy’s best in categories spanning interior restoration and preservation, landscaping, facade improvements and ongoing maintenance to the exterior of a building. Gilroy’s Italian Renaissance-style train station was one of the winners and the City will receive its award at the start of Monday night’s regular Council meeting.
