Sewing the seeds of Syngenta Flowers protest
A group of demonstrators who flocked to Syngenta Flowers in Gilroy last week was a modest-sized crew that lobbied against genetically engineered seeds, voicing their stance through colorful signs, chants, stickers, biohazard suits and even a chocolate Labrador named Lady, who wore a sign that declared, “No to GMOs! Dogs don't like it either.”
Public will run the open government commission now, not council
City Council is preparing to change the dynamics of their open government commission – which was created in 2009 to promote transparency from Gilroy staff – as they move to allow members of the public apply for the commission.
Adopt now! San Martin shelter at cat-pacity
If you’ve been thinking about adopting a cat, there’s no time like right now.
Friends, family mourn 28-year-old killed in car wreck
Friends, loved ones and coworkers grieved the death of the “contagiously happy” San Jose and former Gilroy woman who crashed her car into a tree on Highway 101 in Gilroy Saturday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Jewell E. O’Connor February 23, 1924 – September 21, 2012
Jewell Elizabeth O'Connor was born in Hollister, CA on 2/23/24 and died on 9/21/12 in San Leandro, CA. Julie was a wife, mother, grandmother, RN, avid gardener and loved the beach.
Ricardo Roberto Domanski June 20, 1966 – September 24, 2012
Ricardo Roberto Domanski, or Rick as he was known by all, left us on Monday, September 24, 2012. He was born June 20, 1966.
Driver gets 2-year prison sentence for DUI death
A judge has sentenced Breanna C. Stewart, the driver in the January car crash on Union Road that killed 23-year-old Ryan McFall, to two years in state prison.
Joseph G. McCormack, M.D. September 27, 1917 – June 10, 2012
Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 13, 2012, at 4:00 P.M. at Gilroy Presbyterian Church, 6000 Miller Avenue, Gilroy, CA. Habing Family Funeral Home assisting the family.
