Hollister native aims to disrupt the gig economy
Tommy Sondgroth, who grew up in Hollister and maintains deep roots in the community, recently launched a smartphone application that aims to compete with the big-box behemoths of the gig economy while allowing service workers to keep more of the money they earn.
The app,...
Center applies for grant
Extreme Learning Center has applied for a $250,000 grant from Chase as part of a newly launched program, Mission Main Street Grants. Extreme Learning Center must submit a questionnaire outlining a business plan that will result in growth of the business and receive at least 250 votes to be eligible for a grant. Customers, fans and community members can show support for Extreme Learning Center by voting at www.missionmainstreetgrants.com/business/detail/23090. Voting deadline is Nov. 15. The recipients will be announced in January 2014.
Pieology celebrates grand opening
Albert Einstein said “creativity is contagious, pass it on,” which is the idea behind Gilroy’s newest pizzeria, Pieology, 6955 Camino Arroyo, Suite 30. Customers will enjoy custom artisan-style pizzas, flash-fired in less than five minutes. You create your own from unlimited toppings and all at one price. Owners James Yeung and Manny Gharahgozloo invite you to take a look at pieology.com and stop by for a pizza of your choosing.
Winery celebrates 100 years of family, friends, community
The sun was low in the winter sky, making it difficult to get a clear shot of the front of the ancient ivy-covered rockwall face of the oldest winery in Santa Clara Valley. I could barely make out the words “E. Guglielmo & Son,...
New operators file to reopen Gilroy auto dealership
A Livermore-based automotive group is taking over operations of a shuttered Gilroy dealership mired in allegations of fraud, state and county documents show.
Gilroy Motors, Inc. filed its incorporation documents with the California Secretary of State on Oct. 2. A fictitious business name statement filed...


















