Local Scene: Aquatics Center open through Aug. 18
Local earns degree
Chidera M. Nwenyi, of Gilroy, was awarded a degree in pre-health and chemistry at St. Lawrence University’s commencement ceremony on May 19.
Two earthquakes reported near Gilroy
Two earthquakes were recorded early in the morning July 16 near Gilroy, according to the US Geological...
Gilroy City Council tells staff to enforce food truck regulations
The Gilroy City Council took another step recently to limit the operation of food trucks in the downtown area, especially along Monterey Road.
At the May 5 meeting, the city council unanimously approved a motion by Council member Carol Marques to direct city staff to...
Business Briefs: Gilroy native named executive director
Gilroy native named executive director
Brad Ledwith attends MASTERS Conference
Brad Ledwith, from Ledwith Financial Wealth Management recently attended the MASTERS Conference, an event for top advisors hosted in Washington, D.C., by LPL Financial, the nation’s number one independent broker-dealer. “Attending the MASTERS Conference helps demonstrate our firm’s commitment to continuing education,” Ledwith said. “Through this event, I gained insight into many of the latest financial strategies and trends that will allow me to continue putting my clients’ best interests first.”
Santa Teresa Dental hosts charity event
Santa will take time out of his busy schedule again this year to join doctors Andrew Huang and Ann Lien of Santa Teresa Dental for the 8th annual toy and food drive from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 at the office of Santa Teresa Dental, 16160 Monterey Road, Gilroy.
It’s not how much you save, it’s how much you earn
So, you have saved for retirement with a 401 (k) or an IRA and have been putting money into Social Security at the maximum rate. You are fortunate enough not to have to work after retirement age and are pleased that you’ve been able to accumulate enough wealth so you can retire comfortably. But, the truth behind a successful retirement is not necessarily about how much wealth you have accumulated, but turning that wealth into generating income.
Developer proposes 104 homes in north Gilroy
A Morgan Hill-based developer has submitted plans for a 104-unit housing project on an 18.3-acre parcel in unincorporated Gilroy.
Wren Investors recently submitted plans for the project to the Santa Clara County planning office. Proposed at the corner of Vickery Avenue and Wren Avenue in...