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Every teacher in California wants their students to be able to read. But too often, we’re not given the tools to provide effective reading instruction.  While serving as an English language arts/English language development teacher on Special Assignment for Gilroy Unified School District, our Las...

When I heard legendary musician, writer, DJ, manager and producer Peter Asher was coming to Morgan Hill, I just knew I had to put out my music column and let the community know about this special one-time appearance.  Peter Asher may not be a household...

Gilroy’s Troop 711 announced that scouts Andrew Sullivan, Braeden Will, Cam Diskowski and Connor Murphy have each earned scouting's highest advancement rank, the Eagle Scout Award.  In addition to earning the 21 required merit badges, each Eagle Candidate dedicated countless hours to managing the implementation...

The days of sitting outside big box stores during the cold morning after Thanksgiving may be over, based on reports from around the country and chats with employees from major retailers in Gilroy, which revealed that there was little to no rush among holiday...

Cooling centers will be open throughout Santa Clara County from July 9-11 due to a forecasted heat wave over the weekend. The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for the Bay Area, beginning 12pm July 9 through 10pm July 11. The warming...

The warmer weather coupled with the return of summer produce has attracted a growing turnout at the weekly Gilroy Farmers Market. The market, which recently moved to the Gilroy Premium Outlets’ Parking Lot C, runs Saturdays from 10am to 3pm. “The Gilroy community has been fantastic...

Gilroyans named to dean’s list Juan Salinas and Thomas Weymouth, both of Gilroy, were named to the University of Maryland Global Campus dean’s list for the spring term. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term,...

It’s been two years since the minute at Christmas Hill Park that irreversibly altered dozens of lives and forever scarred the city known worldwide for its garlic. On July 28, the City of Gilroy and Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office held two memorial events—one...

If the San Benito High football team came to Don Christopher Stadium on Sept. 10 expecting to roll to victory, Christopher High had other ideas. Though ranked 17 spots below the Haybalers in the Central Coast Section, the Cougars held their opponent down for most...