Gilroy resident receives scholarship
Carmen Garcia of Gilroy has received a $1,500 scholarship from the Silicon Valley San Jose Chapter of the California Society of CPAs. Garcia is a student at Gavilan College. The chapter recently awarded a total of $41,000 in scholarships to 18 San Jose area students. Since 1999, the chapter has awarded more than $400,000 to students pursuing degrees in accounting and related subjects.
Jason Raby named partner in Articulate Solutions
Jason Raby has recently been named a full partner in Articulate Solutions, Inc., southern Silicon Valley’s leading design and communications agency. As the firm’s technical and art director, Jason will sit on the Board of Directors and will share leadership and management duties with company founder and Executive Creative Director Katherine Filice.
Gilroy City Council transitions to district elections
The Gilroy City Council will transition to district elections after receiving a demand letter under the California Voting Rights Act.
Following a scheduled presentation at the Feb. 24 meeting from City Attorney Andy Faber and outside counsel from the firm Hanson Bridgett LLP, the seven-member...
Party in the Vineyard raises $11,500 for Habitat For Humanity
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage raised approximately $11,500 for Habitat for Humanity at its ninth annual Party in the Vineyard.
New leadership at South Valley Bank
South Valley National Bank announced two appointments with the
Cottage Creek: Inspired by Syrah
Cottage Creek, owned by Denise and Sam Russell, is one of those places where you can truly feel connected to the grape source, even if most of the wines come from Oregon.
Denise, a beautician who’s owned a hair salon for 36 years, and husband,...
Road closures announced due to Highway 101/State Route 25 interchange construction
Starting later this month, commuters and other motorists navigating U.S. 101 through Gilroy will see permanent road closures due to construction on the freeway’s interchange with State Route 25, according to the Valley Transportation Authority.
Starting April 16, access to U.S. 101 from Castro Valley...
Who you give your money to matters
Walk into a bank or a typical stock brokerage firm and the only advice you may get is centered on purchasing the favorite stocks of the day. There are few—if any—questions asked about your present financial situation and financial future. This is how brokers earn a living: the more stocks you buy and sell, the higher the commission your broker earns. This business model is known in the industry as “suitable”.




















