FOOTBALL: Barnstormers bounced from the playoffs
After coming from behind twice from double-digit deficits in the first round of the semipro Pacific Coast Football League playoffs last week, the Central Coast Barnstormers ran out of luck in the second round on Saturday.
COMMUNITY CORNER: Little League and track and field
Cardinals seeing red: After a 17-0 regular season, the Gilroy Little League Majors Division Cardinals went into the postseason as the favorites and proceeded to go 3-0, including a 2-1 win over the Red Sox for the league championship last Thursday.
Horse euthanized after brutal attack by pit bulls
A Morgan Hill woman had to euthanize her 23-year-old Arabian horse after two pit bulls who lived nearby “viciously” attacked the animal.
25 years of swooping in for the rescue
After 25 years of coming to the aid of 2,500 victims, critical care flight nurse Rose Gaither has not lost any measure of her passion for her job and for those she routinely helps.
Calstar base in Gilroy marks 18th anniversary
After completing thousands of life-saving missions, the California Shock Trauma Air Rescue (CALSTAR) base in Gilroy marked its 18thanniversary on June 10.
Skatin’ in the free world
In an effort to bring more skaters and BMXers to the sparsely attended, often vacant Morgan Hill Skate Park, city staff have made the facility free for all users throughout the summer.
Relay For Life in Gilroy this weekend
The 2012 Relay For Life will last from 10 a.m. this Saturday to 10 a.m. Sunday in Christmas Hill Park at 7049 Miller Ave. in Gilroy.
Project Homeless Connect offers services, outreach this Friday
Community volunteers will offer outreach and camaraderie at the upcoming Project Homeless Connect from noon to 4 p.m. Friday at the Gilroy Compassion Center, a burgeoning homeless shelter located at 8425 Monterey Rd. that serves South County.
Readers share what Dad did for them
Two Gilroyans were moved to share their story with the Dispatch’s readers as Father’s Day approaches on Sunday. Don’t forget to tell Dad you love him.
GOLF: Ridgemark ends membership program
Less than a week after the Ridgemark Golf and Country Club announced it would discontinue its 175 memberships, some soon-to-be former members seem happy with the upcoming change.




















