The Santa Clara County Office of the District Attorney hired a
30-year-old with a background in television news and criminal
justice to be a public information officer.
San Jose – The Santa Clara County Office of the District Attorney hired a 30-year-old with a background in television news and criminal justice to be a public information officer.
New hire Amy Cornell, a former news reporter and fill-in anchor for a television station in Chico, will earn $71,529 per year plus benefits in her new position. Cornell recently graduated from a master’s program at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City.
District Attorney Dolores Carr, who was elected November 2006, praised Cornell’s background and experience.
“Hiring a full-time public information officer has been a top priority of mine since taking office,” she said.
City rewarded for risk management
Gilroy – The Association of Bay Area Governments rewarded Gilroy $60,000 for having “programs in place to reduce risk which allows the City of Gilroy and the ABAG pool to keep our liability expenses down and prevent claims,” according to a memo written by LeeAnn McPhillips, the city’s HR Director/Risk Manager.
The Police Department’s in-car video camera project and the city’s stance on sidewalks spurred the grant. It comes as city staff tweaks the sidewalk ordinance the City Council passed July 30 that transferred liability onto property owners for sidewalk-related injuries to the extent that the injury was a result of the property owners’ neglect of the sidewalk.
Controversy has arisen over the ordinance since city-planted trees are often the culprits of cracked sidewalks that can result in lawsuits, but residents can’t remove the trees without special permission from the city.
War Memories at the Library
Gilroy – The people who lived through World War II were known as the Greatest Generation. Whether they served in the military or waited at home, all of them were affected in life-changing ways.
Join us Saturday, Oct. 6, from 11am to 1pm at the Gilroy Library at Sixth and Rosanna streets, to share or listen to memories about experiences on the WWII home or war fronts. Tell the stories behind letters, photographs, and treasures from World War II or a memory of a friend or relative. This group including WWII veterans and their family members and friends has met several times during the last two years.
Details: 842-8207
Our Lady of Fatima Celebrations
Gilroy – The I.F.D.E.S. Lodge will continue celebrating Our Lady of Fatima with festivities throughout the weekend. Friday will feature an 8pm rosary and Mass at St. Mary Catholic Church, 7900 Church St. Saturday will have Portuguese and Spanish masses plus a candlelight procession at 6:30pm, also at St. Mary Church. This will be followed by a dance, silent auction and presentation of maids and sidemaids at the I.F.D.E.S. Lodge, 250 Old Gilroy St., from 9pm to 1am. Sunday a parade will form at 10:15am at the Lodge followed by English and Portuguese Masses at St. Mary Church.
Details: 461-1283
Fire Prevention Week Approaching
Gilroy – Next week is Fire Prevention Week for thousands of fire departments across North America, including Gilroy. The theme this year is helping people develop a home escape plan in the event of a fire. The department will also give presentations at local schools.
Details: Vicki Seaton or Yvette Phillips, 846-0372
Art, Wine, Food and Music!
Gilroy – Treat your palate to delectable food and award winning wines at the Third Annual Gilroy Art & Wine Festival, from 11am to 6pm, Saturday, in downtown Gilroy. Admission and parking is free. Presented by the City of Gilroy Community Services, Gilroy Downtown Business Association and Gilroy Visitors Bureau, this event showcases Santa Clara County Wineries.
Stop the Violence Rally in Gilroy
Gilroy – Victory Outreach, local businesses, organizations, churches and community members present Stop the Violence and Drugs March and Rally Saturday, Oct. 6. Includes community resources, job opportunities, music, entertainment, food, jump houses, face painting, prizes and more. March begins at 11am at Forest Park, rally and activities begin at 1pm at San Ysidro Park.
Details: 840-6626.
SV Republican Barbecue
Morgan Hill – The South Valley Republican Women Federated and the Santa Clara County Republican Party invite local Republicans in South San Jose, Morgan Hill, San Martin and Gilroy to the 3rd annual South Valley Republican BBQ. This year’s featured speaker is former Assemblyman Dean Andal, Candidate for U.S. Congressional District 11. Saturday, Oct. 6, from 4 to 7pm at the Davenport residence, 1961 Alpet Drive, Morgan Hill. $15 per person, free for children under 13.
Details: 852-0068
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