Learn more about our local tribe
The Gilroy Historical Society is hosting an event featuring Valentin Lopez, tribal leader of the Amah Mutsun tribe. He will be speaking on a variety of topics: tribe before contact, mission period, Mexican period, early American period and early state and federal laws, era of Ascencion Solorsano, current day tribe.
‘Great basketball player … a better son’
Former Gilroy High School basketball coach Jeremy Dirks will
‘They killed me the day she died’
Though she cannot be replaced, in her 14 years on this planet Tara Romero tied together the countless hearts she touched with her steadfast enthusiasm for life, a bright smile that never faded and a loyalty that never wavered.
Touring the Dispatch
Morgan Hill Cub Scout Pack #766, Den #2 toured the Dispatch office in Gilroy recently. From left, scouts Nathan Young, Maverick Lundy, Abram Parlove, Andrew Prescott, Matthew Cahill-Mallory and Jonas Ku with Circulation Director Walt Glines. Also pictured are Sterling Lundy and Megan Cahill-Mallory. Anyone interested in arranging a tour for a group can call Glines at 842-5359 or email him at [email protected].
How to support the Shimek family
- A celebration of life for Lynn Shimek will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday at Fortino Winery, located at 4525 Hecker Pass Highway in Gilroy. The gathering will take place at 3 p.m. The service will commence at 3:30 p.m. and is open to the public. Donation boxes will be set up onsite for attendees wishing to donate to a fund established in support of the Shimek's two teen-age children. Fortino Winery said it is expecting up to 200 guests.
