GUSD applauds Gilroy Prep for high test scores in just 2 years
Glowing accolades from the Gilroy Unified School District Board of Education topped off a whirlwind two years for the Garlic Capital's newest charter school, which is sailing full speed ahead toward its next milestone.
Arellano goes up against 12-year Gav trustee Mark Dover
Three seats on the Gavilan College Board of Trustees are up for grabs in the November election, one each in the Gilroy, Morgan Hill and San Benito County areas.
Frys.com Open a hole in one for economy
For the third year in a row, South County businesses are eager for the boost that the Frys.com Open Golf Tournament will bring this week, where upwards of 60,000 golf fans will gather on the rolling hills on the CordeValle Golf Club in San Martin, many with expendable green in their wallets.
Student Spotlight: Gilroy High’s Alexander “Ike” Valenti Eichenbaum
This is our first edition of Student Spotlight, which is a quick look into the life of a high-schooler in Gilroy. Spotlights will rotate through high schools. This week it's Gilroy High's turn. Recommend your Student Spotlight to btellers@gilroydispatch.com.
In honor of Tara: Fundraiser in slain teen’s memory Oct. 20
The new local nonprofit Everyone’s Child will host a fundraiser featuring live entertainment, a car show and vendor booths Oct. 20 to support their goal of creating a public art project depicting the likeness of Tara Romero, a 14-year-old Morgan Hill resident who was murdered in a drive-by shooting Nov. 4, 2011.
Margarita Rivas Hernandez May 16, 1913 – October 6, 2012
She was born May 16, 1913 in San Carlos, Mexico. At three months old, her home became Del Rio, TX.
Joseph G. McCormack, M.D. September 27, 1917 – June 6, 2012
Joseph G. McCormack, M.D. was born September 27, 1917 in St. Paul, MN. He grew up during the depression, amidst a hard-working Lutheran family who was very thankful for the generosity of the corner grocer. They were given food during the month “on credit”; paying for the bill at the end of the month when they had enough money. Some days, lunch was soda crackers and water.
Karen Sue Cobb November 1, 1952 – September 6, 2012
On September 6, 2012, an Angel was sent from Heaven for Karen Sue Cobb, to join our Lord. Karen passed away at Kindred Hospital in Folsom, CA after a short, difficult illness.
