Gavilan, Cabrillo ceramics students to throw sale
The ceramics programs at Gavilan and Cabrillo colleges are busy making clay goods for their upcoming fundraiser.
The Cabrillo Build and Throw-a-Thon runs Nov. 9 from 11am-1pm in the lower Visual and Performing Arts center at Cabrillo's Aptos Campus.
The Gavilan Throw-a-Thon runs Nov. 16 from...
The story behind Gilroy’s Christmas Tree
Since 1972, when he missed a Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting and got assigned an unwanted task, Phil Buchanan, 79, has worked on putting up Gilroy’s downtown Christmas Tree and banners.
But what started as an unexpected chore, has become a real labor...
Local Scene: ‘Curvas Audaces’ at Gallery 1202; Rotary grants open
Gallery 1202 presents two-artist exhibit
Gallery 1202 presents “Curvas Audaces: Explorations of Strength,” featuring the works of sculptor Elisa Ortega Montilla and painter Sandra De la Torre.
An opening reception will take place on Oct. 8 at 6pm at the gallery, 7363 Monterey St. in Gilroy....
Gilroy’s King of Rock n’ Roll dies at 54
Donald “Elvis” Prieto, better known as Gilroy’s King of Rock n’ Roll who would go out of his way to help anyone in need, died on May 1. He was 54.
Prieto leaves behind family and friends too numerous to list here, as well as...
Former MVC standout Brendan Doyle hopes a change in position will lead to greater things
Gilroy native and recent Monte Vista Christian graduate Brendan Doyle wasn’t receiving offers from any four-year programs that piqued his interest, so he did the next best thing—he decided to enroll at the College of San Mateo (CSM).
The Bulldogs annually rank as one of...
Valley Water board approves 9.1 percent rate increase
Water rates in Santa Clara County are increasing as the county faces looming threats of drought.
On May 12, the Santa Clara Valley Water District board of directors unanimously approved a 9.1 percent rate increase for the 2022 fiscal year.
Starting July 1, 2021 until June...
County discusses future of San Martin Airport
The San Martin Airport could become a lot busier in about a decade, if the county decides to close the Reid-Hillview Airport in San Jose.
And with the extra air traffic could follow an increased airborne concentration of lead, which has been a longtime concern...
Center feeds hundreds
Nearly 900 fortunate families were gifted a complete turkey dinner during St. Joseph’s Thanksgiving turkey drive last week.
David Cox, executive director at St. Joseph’s Family Center, said the center worked with local schools including Gavilan College to sign people up in the weeks preceding...
Wasserman cites memory problems in CCW testimony
Santa Clara County Supervisor Mike Wasserman’s testimony to a criminal grand jury last month, transcripts reveal, was characterized by long, rambling answers and frequent references to his poor memory.
