Student of the Week: Carly McPolin
Each month, the principals of Gilroy and Christopher high schools choose a total of four students (two from GHS and two from CHS) to spotlight. CHS sophomore Carly McPolin, 16, is the this week's Student of the Week.
Time is running out: Vote Mary Cortani for CNN ‘Hero of the Year’
Those who want to see a local nonprofit organization doing great things in South County get a $250,000 grant have approximately nine days to squeeze in as many votes possible for Gilroy dog trainer Mary Cortani.
Antique store owners on high alert
A slew of recent burglaries targeting antique stores in downtown Gilroy have left four shop owners licking their wounds and crossing their fingers that the criminals won't return for another round.
Prop 30 taxes passed: What’s next?
School employees are winding down from months of plugging for Prop 30, the recently enacted measure that will raise taxes to stave off massive cuts to public education.
Local urologist on the hot seat
A Morgan Hill urologist is linked to a Salinas clinic that is being investigated by federal regulators for prescribing prostate cancer patients an expensive, often unnecessary form of treatment primarily for financial gain, according to a recent investigative news report.
Adopt Munchkin
Munchkin is a loving little girl with a great disposition. When she first came to the FOSMAS Adoption Center at Petco Gilroy a few months ago she was a little shy, but she came out of her shell after a few weeks.   Now she’ll come and sit in your lap and purr sweetly for you while you pet her. Like any kitten or young cat she values her play time and would be very happy if you would play string with her or use the laser pointer to give her something to chase.
