Company co-founder retires
NewEra Software, Inc. announced that Robert Tapia, a co-founder
Gilroy mural repainted and restored
Artist Gianni Martino, a resident of Italy who first painted the Fifth Street mural 20 years ago, returned to Gilroy in October to restore his original work of art. Gianni and his assistant, Mauro, completed the work Oct. 18. The Gilroy Downtown Business Association invited the community to join in celebrating the refurbishment of this downtown icon and to give thanks to the artists for their efforts.
Gilroy hotel recognized worldwide
Gilroy's Best Western PLUS Forest Park Inn was recently nominated for Best Fan Award 2012, and showcased during the Best Western International Convention and Global Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. This prestigious honor is only given to five hotels out of more than 4,000 Best Western properties worldwide.
Percival, Kheraj awarded
Hollister Family Medicine—the office of Paul Percival, MD and Dilshad Kheraj, DO—was awarded the 2014 California Quality Improvement Recognition Award by Health Services Advisory Group of California, Inc. (HSAG of California), the Medicare Quality Improvement Organization for California.
New Balance ribbon cutting
The Gilroy Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at the New Balance Factory Store in the Gilroy Premium Outlets on March 26. Because feet don’t come in one or two widths, and because shoes that fit better perform better, New Balance shoes come in a wide range of widths and sizes. They serve world class athletes and everyday athletes alike. Details: 842-1395 or newbalance.com.
Microtel set to open hotel in Pacheco Pass shopping center
Other hotels with the same idea have met with mixed success


















