Porcella’s legacy: Downtown store, in the family since 1898, has shut its doors
For more than 130 years, the cozy brick building at 7357 Monterey St. was a community hub, with countless generations of Gilroyans and others from nearby stopping in for daily goods, getting a haircut, and later, purchasing musical instruments.
It was a place where aspiring...
Local wineries look to reform association
More than a year after their association folded amid a minor
Gift card website launches for Gilroy businesses
With many businesses closed due to the shelter-in-place order, some, such as restaurants, are relying on delivery orders. Others, meanwhile, are counting on online purchases, if they have such an option available.
But there is one source of revenue—gift cards—that many are missing out on...
Leedo celebrates open house
Kim Rossi, new owner of Leedo Art and Framing, 7436 Monterey St. in Gilroy, invited customers, family, friends and the Chamber of Commerce to a celebratory open house on Sept. 7. Â Although Kim is a new owner, she has been working at the shop for more than 18 years. She is a certified framer and looks forward to helping with your art and framing needs. She can be reached at (408) 842-8118.
April exhibition features Gilroy artist Santiago Moreno
Gilroy’s Santiago Moreno began creating art just a couple of years ago as a way to overcome personal struggles at a difficult time in his life. Now, he hopes to inspire others by sharing dozens of his works with the community at an exhibition...
