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After a long period of convoluted and emotionally charged discussion, Council voted 4-1 during Monday's regular meeting to make an exception to a city ordinance that limits the number of market-value residential allotments to approve a 91-unit residential project west of Monterey Street and east of Wren Avenue, near Gilroy Veterinary Hospital. 

An annual out-of-state excursion for high school drama students spawned some “healthy conversation” last week between parents, students, teachers and school board trustees, who addressed a heightened scrutiny for any field trip that causes students to miss instructional class time.

It's looking like the end of the line for a certain winged nuisance known as the Oriental fruit fly, which has the potential to wreak havoc on crops and generate devastating financial impacts on farmers.

It is apparent the beaming, infectious smile that shines upon Joshua Valdez’ visitors – be they strangers, friends or his mother – that the hit-and-run victim is well on his way to recovery from a traumatic brain injury and other injuries he suffered after he was hit by a car while walking in Morgan Hill.

Richard passed away on Sunday morning September 2, 2012, at their home in Hollister surrounded by family. He was born in San Jose, CA on July 20, 1930.

Fewer than six weeks on the job, Gilroy's interim fire chief resigned Monday morning after he was arrested Sept. 7 for furnishing alcohol to a 20-year-old decoy as a part of an undercover sting by the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Department.

A pair of high-aspiring Gavilan College students – both military veterans who want to become doctors – will be recognized Tuesday during the 7 p.m. school board meeting at Gavilan, located at 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. in Gilroy.