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Some Gilroy voters said they’re supportive of a sales tax increase to benefit Saint Louise Hospital, according to a recent phone survey the private hospital commissioned; however – the tax is more attractive if it were paired with funding education, fire services, police officers or services for the elderly.

Second Harvest's CalFresh (food stamps) program will provide outreach through its Mobile Food Connection RV from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 27 at St. Joseph's Family Center, located at 7950 Church St #A on the corner of First Street in Gilroy.

Spearheaded by the yearlong efforts of Don DeLorenzo, general manager of Gilroy Golf Course and Gavilan Golf Course, and Gilroyan Scot Hathaway, who is the general manager of Los Lagos Golf Course, The First Tee of Silicon Valley (formally First Tee of San Jose) has welcomed Gavilan Golf Course as the newest location for the life skills program, joining San Jose's Rancho Del Pueblo - the chapter's home base - and Palo Alto Golf Course.

Not many reach the feat of committing 75 years to anything, but 96- year-old Gilroyan Ralph L. Eustis celebrated his 75-year anniversary as a part of the Freemason brotherhood this weekend. Pictured from left are BJ McCuiston (Master Keith #187 Gilroy), Eustis,...

Beatrice "Bea" Wiltsie wasn't searching for a soul mate when she left Ithaca College in upstate New York to pursue a commercial pilot's license at the age of 18.

Roughly 14 years after city officials penned the first pages, the story of Gilroy's snazzy new library is wrapping up just as they had hoped: on time, on budget, and on its way to becoming the latest gem in the Garlic Capital's crown.

This past month Eliot Elementary School on the eastside of Gilroy has been celebrating “Career Month.” I had a great time visiting as a guest speaker on the topic of writing. I was reminded of the TV show, “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?” as I interacted with the fifth-grade class.

The Mt. Madonna YMCA kicked off its month-long Annual Giving Campaign to support youth and seniors in our community on Feb. 1.   More than 100 volunteers will work to raise $125,000 that will go toward providing YMCA programs for those who cannot afford it in Gilroy, Morgan Hill and San Martin. The proceeds go to support participants in afterschool programs, programs for seniors, summer camp programs and youth sports. Campaign report nights are held at 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday in February at the Centennial Recreation Center in Morgan Hill. To help, contact Chris Ghione at 762-6013.

Since its inaugural season in 2001, Gilroy Gardens intertwined business and charity to create a one-of-a-kind experience for both visitors and residents.

This year's Spice of Life award-winner for a large business has kept its motors running in Gilroy since 1981. South County Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram has donated to dozens of local charities over the years.