For formerly wealthy, poverty comes as a shock
Bob Baschoff used to work for a bank, commanding a corner office and a six-figure salary that allowed his family to enjoy a comfortable life in the wealthy lakefront village of Lake Bluff, Ill.
Local makes annual top 50 sales and marketing list
Top Sales World, the international hypermarket of resources for sales professionals, recently published the 2014 list of the Top 50 Sales and Marketing Influencers. Deb Calvert, president of People First Productivity Solutions based in Morgan Hill, is a first-time addition to the list.
Gilroy art exhibit features ‘Legacy of the Silenced’
Angela Medina, a Gilroy Early College Academy Class of 2025 student, this week announced the launch of an art exhibit titled “Unveiling: The Legacy of the Silenced.” The special exhibit will be open exclusively on March 15, 22 and 29 at The Neon Exchange,...
Victoria’s celebrates 30 years
Sept. 28 marked the 30-year anniversary for Victoria's Mexican Restaurant, 757 First St. Owners and family partners, Linda Prieto, Carmen Mendosa, Patricia Prieto, Melinda Hathaway, Vikki Prieto-O'Hara and Donald Prieto were on hand to welcome guests - even Elvis stopped by.
Golden State Brew closes
Golden State Brew and Grill, the pub that heralded a microbrewery expansion for downtown Gilroy with signature outdoor seating, has shut its doors after a little more than a year in operation at 7560 Monterey St. After opening in January 2018, the business later...
New Coldwell associates
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage announced local Realtors Lisa and Greg Gardner have affiliated with the company as sales associates in the Morgan Hill office. Prior to joining Coldwell, the Gardners worked as sales associates for Intero Real Estate in Gilroy, where they specialized in residential home sales. They have been licensed Realtors for more than 22 years. Both Lisa and Greg started in real estate as mortgage brokers before moving into selling homes. Lisa may be reached at (408) 314-5397 and Greg at (408) 500-9579.
Anderson Dam retrofit construction to start in early 2027
Valley Water officials shared progress updates and timeline revisions for the Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project during a community meeting Feb. 20, announcing the release of the final Environmental Impact Report for the project, as well as giving a general update on the project...
New Downtown Businesses Booming
There’s a new buzz and excitement going around downtown Gilroy these days. Several new businesses have either recently opened or will open in the very near future alongside businesses who are expanding their offerings.
