Local Scene: Gilroy Museum participating in statewide tour of historic sites
Gilroy Museum participating in statewide tour of historic sites
On Sept. 9, the Gilroy Museum will be participating in Doors Open California during its regular hours of 10am to 2pm.
Doors Open California is sponsored by the California Preservation Foundation and includes behind-the-scenes tours of 70...
Driver dies in San Martin collision
A 48-year-old man was killed and another man was left with head trauma after a two-vehicle collision Aug. 31 in San Martin.
California Highway Patrol officers responded to the scene at Monterey Road and Highland Avenue at about 1:12pm, according to CHP.
An initial investigation determined...
Supes fund school-based wellness centers in Santa Clara County
A $12 million grant program to create and expand school-based behavioral health wellness centers in Santa Clara County was approved Aug. 29 by the county Board of Supervisors.
Most of the grant money will be awarded to school districts to help establish new campus wellness...
Lowney sworn in as Santa Clara County judge
Gilroy resident and former longtime prosecutor Stephen Lowney was recently sworn in as one of Santa Clara County Superior Court’s newly appointed judges.
An Aug. 18 oath of office ceremony “symbolically recognizes Judge Lowney’s long-standing dedication to the field of law and his exceptional legal...
Gilroy teachers demand raises, smaller classes
UPDATE: Teachers respond: Teacher salary data needs clarification
Dozens of teachers within the Gilroy Unified School District have shown up en masse to recent Board of Education meetings, demanding district officials give teachers a raise while also improving students’ experiences.
The Gilroy Teachers Association and district...
Gilroy people, businesses honored at Spice of Life ceremony
Editor’s note: Biographical information provided by the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce.
The Gilroy Chamber of Commerce celebrated the honorees of its annual Spice of Life Awards on Aug. 26 at Fortino Winery.
The dinner event included live music by The Soft Lights, wine by Fortino Winery...
Local Scene: Utility rate meeting; stroke support group
City to hold meeting on utility rate increases
The City of Gilroy is in the process of adjusting its water and sewer utility rates for residential and non-residential customers.
These rate revenues allow the city to invest in utilities infrastructure, keep pace with rising operational and...
Gilroy’s ice facility moves closer to construction
The Gilroy City Council approved a contract with Perkins & Will on Aug. 21 to prepare the basis of design documents for the Gilroy Ice Center, a joint project with the City of Gilroy and Sharks Sports & Entertainment LLC (SSE).
The Ice Center will...
Young cast bonds in Limelight’s ‘The Wolves’
Just before rehearsal for “The Wolves” kicked off on the evening of Aug. 24, the Gilroy Center for the Arts was filled with the sounds of excited chatter, outbursts of giggling and the occasional shout.
The cast of nine girls, the majority in their teens,...
