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On March 6, the Gilroy Exchange Club is set to present Gilroy's Chief of Police Denise Turner with an assortment of Teddy bears collected by the Exchange Club's “Teddy Bear Patrol” project.

Goodness, gracious, great cloves of garlic: Event organizers behind Gilroy's internationally-renown foodie extravaganza have sweetened (or spiced?) the 1st, 2nd and 3rd-place prizes for the event's signature competition.

Almost every Thursday night one of the oldest buildings in Morgan Hill is filled with raw American sounds. Varying octaves of stringed instruments bounce off one another in a melodious and rhythmic hum, underlying a harmony of vocal verses with high energy that contrasts the often somber lyrics.

Gilroy has something in common with the likes of Beverly Hills, Berkeley, Santa Barbara, Las Vegas, Dallas, Miami and New York.

The decision by the U.S. Postal Service to stop Saturday mail delivery beginning Aug. 5 has left customers nationwide wondering what's next for the beleaguered government agency.

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.

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.

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.