DAs office announces teen poster contest to raise awareness of animal cruelty
District Attorney Jeff Rosen is asking Santa Clara County high school students to create and submit original art that helps bring awareness to animal cruelty, focusing on neglect, and how to report it.
The winner will receive $1,500. The second-place winner will receive $1,000 and...
Toys For Tots drive successful
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the leading real estate company in the Bay Area, announced today that it collected 5,112 toys and 2,152 coats this holiday season to benefit families in need throughout Northern California. The annual Toys for Tots and Operation: One Warm Coat collection campaigns this holiday season marked the 26th consecutive year that Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage has supported the efforts in partnership with the United States Marine Corps Reserve and several non-profit organizations throughout Northern California. The Gilroy office collected 172 toys and 98 coats, and the Morgan Hill office collected 100 toys and 150 coats.
Local Scene: ‘Illuminate the Night’ concert Sept. 14 at Gav
Fundraising concert is Sept. 14 at Gavilan Theater
Gilroy Foundation presents its annual fundraiser, “Illuminate the Night” Candlelight Concert, at Gavilan College Theater Sept. 14.
The evening, set on the foothill campus of Gavilan College, begins at 5pm and will feature a candlelight concert with performances...
Cornerstone Title celebrates ribbon cutting
A ribbon cutting was held March 4 at Cornerstone Title Company, 870 Tennant Station in Morgan Hill. In attendance were members of Cornerstone Title Company, Chamber of Commerce ambassadors and staff and Marilyn Liebers, Mayor Pro Tem. Marilyn welcomed Cornerstone to the city, and they were warmly welcomed into the Chamber of Commerce as well. For information on ribbon cuttings or to join the Chamber of Commerce, contact Erin Machado at (408) 779-9444.
Michael Johnson appointed new ranch manager
Castro Valley Ranch announced the appointment of Michael S. Johnson as its new ranch manager. Michael succeeds Richard J. Neuenschwander (Rick). Michael manages all aspects of the ranch, including the cattle and hunting activities. Prior to joining the ranch, Michael served as the operational manager for 101 Livestock Market Inc. where for 19 years he managed facility operations, lease negotiations, maintained livestock facilities, ranches and water development projects. Michael will report to representatives of the family that has owned Castro Valley Ranch since 1979.
Local Scene: Foundation to award $85K-plus in grants
Foundation to award $85K-plus in grants
The Gilroy Foundation will award more than $85,000 to local nonprofit groups at its annual meeting and charitable giving presentations on April 25.
Applicants will be awarded from Gilroy Foundation’s Competitive Grant Cycle, its Designated Donor Funds and its Donor-Advised...
Good Times purchases Watsonville Register-Pajaronian
Santa Cruz’s Good Times weekly has purchased the 151-year-old Watsonville Register-Pajaronian and its companion publication Aptos Life from News Media Corp. of Rochelle, Illinois.
Good Times is an affiliate of New SV Media, which publishes the Gilroy Dispatch. New SV Media will operate News Media’s...
Local Scene: Gilroy Foundation fundraiser is Oct. 11
Harding earns Masters
Searra Harding, of Gilroy, graduated this month from Pacific University in Oregon with a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies degree.
Gilroy Foundation hosts Oct. 11 fundraiser
Gilroy Foundation will present its annual fundraiser, “The Heart of the Valley,” at Gavilan College on...
The story behind the Burrito Run
Thousands of motorcyclists packed Gilroy’s streets and restaurants on New Year’s Day, but few know the real story of how the burrito run started in 1982.
Griselda Avila, 53, the owner of Cielito Lindo restaurant on Monterey Street, does and she can separate the myth...

















