Local Scene: Academic Honors
Escobedo graduates
Gilroy resident Selene Escobedo, majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies, graduated from Biola University at the spring 2024 commencement ceremony. The ceremony took place on May 3 and 4.
Quilt show benefits AAUW
The AAUW Gilroy branch will host a quilt show and lunch from 11am-2:30pm May...
Pumpkin park is back
The Uesugi Pumpkin Park is back again this fall for its 34th year in Morgan Hill.
Edward Jones ranks No. 1 in survey
For the 19th time, the financial services firm Edward Jones ranked No. 1 in WealthManagement
Tempo Kitchen & Bar closes
Downtown Gilroy restaurant and event center Tempo Kitchen & Bar has closed, according to the establishment’s management.
“This has been an incredibly difficult decision, and we want to express our deepest gratitude for your support over the last four years,” says a statement on Tempo’s...
What is Gilroy doing to bring in tourists?
As the promise of revenues from retail is fading, the face of tourism in and around Gilroy continues to evolve and become more important to the city coffers. Gilroy Welcome Center Director Jane Howard has taken out ads around the world to let people know about all that Gilroy offers and has high hopes for new tourist attractions.
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.
Informed Choices celebrates grand opening
Informed Choices celebrates their ribbon cutting event with friends, family, staff, sponsors, Chamber of Commerce and ambassadors as well as, Nancy Corbridge, executive director. They are dedicated to serving women, as well as their families and partners who come seeking help in making decisions about unplanned pregnancies and related concerns. Informed Choices recently moved from Gilroy to Morgan Hill and is now is located 16275 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill. Details: (408) 847-8880 or visit: www.informed-choices.org.
Rabobank celebrates Gilroy remodel
Rabobank associates Jennifer Lovecchio, Tammy McCormick, Vahlya Eldredge and Amber Minderler joined Deanna Franklin, vice president and branch manager of Rabobank Gilroy, Harry Wardwell, regional president of the Central Coast Region and Rabobank CEO John Ryan in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for their newly remodeled location at 805 First St., Gilroy.

















