BRIEFS: Giants, Guerrero tickets and golf
The San Francisco Giants have announced that first baseman Aubrey Huff is scheduled to begin a rehabilitation assignment with the San Jose Giants on Wednesday at Municipal Stadium. The San Jose Giants begin a six-game homestand against the Modesto Nuts and Rancho Cucamonga Quakes with first pitch on Wednesday set for 6:30 p.m. Huff, 35, is recovering from a sprained right knee injury sustained in mid-June.
REC SOFTBALL: Rush edges Out 2 Play to secure Co-Rec C top spot
Gabe Hernandez went 5-for-5 Sunday to help Team Rush to a 9-5 victory over Out 2 Play and sole possession of the second-half Co-Rec C Softball League standings at Christmas Hill Park.
Delicious destinations: Best restaurants of 2012
Whoever says South County has slim food pickings can stick to frozen dinners from Trader Joe's.
Grocery Outlet kicks off ‘Independence From Hunger’ campaign
Gilroy Grocery Outlet, located at 333 East 10th Street and locally owned by Gilbert and Janice Angkiangco, recently kicked off its month-long, companywide “Independence From Hunger” campaign. The event was created to “bring together Gilroy Grocery Outlet and their customers to help feed people in Gilroy who are facing hunger and dealing with food insecurity,” according to a press release.
Caltrain fare increase for those who don’t use pre-paid cards
Beginning July 1, Caltrain riders can expect to pay 25 cents more for each one-way fare unless they use a pre-paid Bay Area transportation card known as “Clipper.”
Plans in place for mega 4th celebrations
It’s that time of year to bust out the barbecues and the bathing suits if you haven’t already, relax with friends and family, and kick back to some fireworks while taking a moment to be thankful for the freedoms you have in America.
Tequila Town gets the VIP treatment
In case were thinking that another downtown Gilroy business bit the dust, what was once Desero Tequila Town in the old Strand Theatre at 7588 Monterey St. shut down last month – but it’s still going to be a restaurant.
REC SOFTBALL: Alarcon homer lifts Anritsu into first
Anritsu stopped Good, Bad & Ugly 10-7 Friday at Christmas Hill Park to assume sole possession of first place in the Men's DD Softball League standings.
Wells Fargo invests $25,000 in St. Joseph’s Family Center
Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) announced today a $25,000 grant to St. Joseph’s Family Center in support of their mission to improve the quality of life through comprehensive direct-aid services that help establish food security, shelter, gainful employment, supporting advocacy and other opportunities towards achieving or maintaining self-sufficiency.
Local track and field athletes aiming for Junior Olympics
Four Gilroy prep track and field athletes are competing unattached (no club or school affiliation) toward possible berths into the Junior Olympics held in Baltimore from July 23 through 29.