Arson suspected
GILROY
– Gilroy Fire Department officials are calling a Saturday night
structure fire on Church Street that nearly destroyed a duplex
unit
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suspicious.
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Arson suspected
GILROY – Gilroy Fire Department officials are calling a Saturday night structure fire on Church Street that nearly destroyed a duplex unit “suspicious.”
Capt. Ed Bozzo would not disclose many details about the fire since an arson investigation is underway. The fire broke out around 11 p.m. on Saturday night while no one was at home in the 7060 Church St. duplex.
Bozzo said the fire was contained to the one unit and no one in the neighboring duplex was hurt.
Bozzo said the owner of the duplex had been contacted, but, as of Monday, fire department officials had not made contact with the residents of the unit that burned.
Holiday bus schedule
SAN JOSE – The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority will hold their regular schedule for the following services on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24 and New Year’s Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 31: VTA Buses and Light Rail, Express Buses, Light Rail Shuttles, Highway 17 Express and Airport Flyer Line 10.
On Christmas Day, Thursday, Dec. 25 and New Year’s Day, Jan. 1 the following transporters will be out of service: Ace Shuttles, Highway 17 Express, Dumbarton Express, Light Rail Shuttles and Express Buses. Express 180, Airport Flyer Line 10 and VTA buses and Light Rail will run on a Holiday schedule. VTA will offer free bus and light rail rides from 7 p.m., on Wednesday, Dec. 31 to 11:59 p.m., on Thursday, Jan. 1.
On Fridays, Dec. 26 and Jan. 2 the following services will not be operating: Bus lines 44, 304, 305, 321, 328 and 330, Express lines 101, 102, 104, 122, 140, 501, 503, 520 and 521, and IBM and ACE Shuttles.
The VTA Customer Service Center will be available from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the Downtown Customer Service Center will be open from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Christmas and New Year’s Evenings. The VTA administration office, 3331 North First St., and the downtown Customer Service Center, 2 North First St., will be closed on Christmas and New Year’s Days.
For route and schedule information call VTA Customer Service at 321-2300.
Plan to reduce your debt
GILROY – The Gavilan College Small Business Development Center will hold “Credit Card and Debt Reduction,” on Thursday, Jan. 15, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at their office at Dry Creek Village Center, 8351 Church St., building E. The overuse of credit, credit cards, and poor credit histories are major problems that face many small business owners. Mary L. Gibson will show strategies to reduce debt and repair credit. Only $20 for this two hour workshop, payable in advance or at the door. Space is limited, so register in advance. RSVP: 847-0373. Sign-ups begin Jan. 5.
Gilroy foundation grants
GILROY – The Gilroy Foundation is accepting applications to apply for a grant for 2004. Applicants must be a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Deadline to submit application forms is Saturday, Jan. 31. To request a grant application call 842-3727 or go to www.gilroyfoundation.org.
A ‘suite’ deal for a toy
MORGAN HILL – Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites is offering a special rate for those who support Toys for Tots this season. Through Thursday, Jan. 8, bring in any new unwrapped toy valued at $10 or more and stay for only $69. Rate applies to rooms with either a single, king or two queen size beds and includes a complimentary Express Start Breakfast Bar. Details: 776-7676.
News Items: Please fax local news items to City Editor Jodi Engle at 842-2206, e-mail to ed****@****ic.com or mail to 6400 Monterey St. Gilroy.
