Recycle your extra paint
If, during your spring cleaning, some old, half-full cans of paint turn up, don't pour that extra paint down the drain! Take it to the Kelly Moore paint store at 8565 Monterey St., or the Sherwin Williams paint store at 8589 Monterey St. in Gilroy.
Rec Hoops: Gallardo, Nicholson lead District 5 to league title
Manny Gallardo hit a pair of 3-pointers with less than 4 minutes to play Wednesday to lift District 5 to the Men’s DD Winter Basketball League championship with a 67-59 victory over Hard Ninety at Solorsano Gymnasium.
‘The Vagina Monologues’
Gavilan College presents a benefit performance of “The Vagina Monologues at 7 p.m. Feb. 23 at the Gavilan College Theatre, 5505 Santa Teresa Blvd. in Gilroy. For audiences 18 and over, it is an episodic play comprised of monologues addressing women's sexuality and abuse. Proceeds will benefit Community Solutions and Emmaus House. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Details: 408-846-4973.
One for all, all for one
When Ric Menjivar left for his retirement party, he didn't ride to the party alone. The 64-year-old Gilroyan was escorted by more than 30 other motorcyclists from the Patriot Guard Riders, a visually powerful entourage with flashing lights and waving flags.
A day in the vines
Around 50 people braved the overcast weather to attend the inaugural “Vineyard Day” at Sarah's Vineyard last Thursday according to Sheldon Haynie, president of the Wineries of Santa Clara Valley.
It’s her 100th birthday, and she’ll dance if she wants to
When Marcia Keahey asked her mother what she wanted for her 100th birthday, Frances Cullen Howson gave a remarkable – yet simple – response.
Four decades later, Gilroy veteran honored for valor
Lying on the ground with gunshot wounds to the thigh and chest, Richard Esparza, 19, was stuck between a rock and a hard place as his squad was caught in an L-shaped ambush.
Calling all creative kids: Discover Arts is back
Are your kids driving you completely insane? Does your family need to get out of the house and do something creative?
Free disaster prep training starting Feb. 27 in Morgan Hill
City of Morgan Hill public safety personnel will conduct free basic training for those who wish to volunteer for the Community Emergency Response Team.
Little players, Giant hearts
Mario Escudero has a blueprint to improve the next generation.





















