City to honor local dog trainer
The City of Gilroy will officially honor Mary Cortani, founder of the local nonprofit Operation Freedoms Paws, by presenting her with a framed resolution at their Jan. 7 regular meeting. This recognition is for her work through OFP, as well as for her laudable volunteer service for Second Harvest Food Bank, Habitat for Humanity, a charitable event called “Christmas in April,” and as a canine instructor for Monterey County search and rescue dogs.
Stories of the year: A look back at 2012
In the leap year that was 2012, tragedy turned to hope, sadness questioned pride, outrage preserved inaction, fear gripped the earth and bewilderment seemed to multiply itself many times over in Gilroy and South Santa Clara County.
Free Morgan Hill newspaper in limbo due to financial setbacks
A new weekly community newspaper in Morgan Hill has suspended operations after publishing just two editions, due to financial difficulties and a “disgruntled” employee who made steady business difficult, according to the publisher.
‘X Factor’ boy band in Gilroy this week, will perform at 9Lives
The stage lights on FOX’s hit talent show “The X Factor” may have gone out, but not for Gilroy teen and former contestant Austin Corini.
Pinnacles gains Senate approval to become national park
After months of working its way through the House of Representatives and into the Senate, a bill to make Pinnacles National Monument into a national park was approved this week and awaits the signature of President Barack Obama to make it official.
Gilroy Demonstration Garden receives matching gift opportunity
The Gilroy Demonstration Garden, located on Eigleberry Street between Sixth and Seventh streets in downtown Gilroy, was recently offered a generous matching gift opportunity in the amount of $10,000.
YMCA will step in to keep popular senior lunch program going strong
Like many seniors in Gilroy, Nina York has been frequenting the Senior Center at 7371 Hanna St. on daily basis for decades. York, who has a caregiver transport her to the center from her home, comes to visit with friends and enjoy their company.
Saint Louise gives Vincentian Spirit Award to Dr. George Green
Gilroy's Saint Louise Regional Hospital presented their 2012 Vincentian Spirit Award to Dr. George Green, a specialist in pulmonary/internal medicine, at the SLRH General Medical Staff Meeting Dec. 13.
Santa Clara, Monterey Boy Scout Councils merge
Following a year of preparation, the Boy Scout Councils of the Monterey Bay Area and Santa Clara County decided to merge the two groups.
