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June 30, 2025

John Blaettler named Man of the Year

John Blaettler, a longtime Gilroy accountant whose public allegations of "systematic embezzlement" were a precursor to the Nov. 9 resignation of Francisco Dominguez from the Gilroy Unified School District board of trustees, has been named "Man of the Year."

Giving is gravy this Thanksgiving

The Holidays are upon us, meaning outlets for goodwill and generosity are gearing to give, give and give some more.

GYMNASTICS: Local gymnasts make podium at state competition

Felicia Markfield and Aubrey Kaho, gymnasts from USA Sports, capped a strong competitive season with top-six finishes at the 2011 NorCal Level 5 State Championships hosted by San Mateo Gymnastics in Redwood City this past weekend.

FOOTBALL: Browns Junior Midgets fall one win shy of championship

One win shy of the Peninsula Pop Warner title, the Gilroy Browns Junior  Midgets lost 28-12 to the Berkeley Bears on Sunday in San Jose. 

11/11/11 birthday for 11-year-old

It was a banner birthday for El Roble Elementary fifth-grader Joshua Mertz on Friday. The Gilroy boy celebrated his 11th birthday on Nov. 11, 2011 with his family, sister Brianna, left, and friend Luke Bonaparte at the bowling alley.

Charismatic, lifelong Gilroyan remembered

 To say lifelong Gilroyan Mike Holbrook was a hard worker is an

Plenty of treats for our troops

In one of his sketches, comedian Jerry Seinfeld said the single,

Best friend for a military vet

Recall the worst dream you’ve ever had.

REC BASKETBALL: Defending champs move to 2-0

Defending champion Hard Ninety moved to 2-0 in Men's Basketball League action Wednesday at Solorsano Gymnasium with a 68-43 victory over Morgan Hill Garage Door.

BASEBALL: Silicon Valley Glory U13 win Spookorama Tournament

The Silicon Valley Glory U13 baseball team took first place after winning the championship game in the Spookorama Tournament in Aptos earlier this month.

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