Mi Pueblo chain threatened with boycott after it checks workers’ immigration status
The Bay Area’s biggest Latino grocery chain is trying to avert a threatened boycott after it began checking the immigration status of all its new hires through a federal work-verification program.
Extreme Youth skate and BMX event this weekend
The Gilroy Police Department, Gilroy Fire Department, and Community Services Department have teamed once again to present the fourth annual Extreme Youth skateboarding and BMX competition this Saturday, Sept. 8.
Clifford Russell Havens June 30, 1931 – August 28, 2012
Clifford Russell Havens passed from this world August 28, 2012, in Gilroy, CA. Cliff, or Papa as he was known to all who loved him, touched many lives with his humor, warmth and integrity.
Gloria Urquidez Salinas May 18, 1930 – September 1, 2012
GLORIA URQUIDEZ SALINAS, 82 of Gilroy passed away Saturday, September 1, 2012, after leukemia for two years. Mother of David Gallardo (Olga), Tom Gallardo (Dolly) and the late Ruben Gallardo (Connie). Grandmother of Patti Eafrati (Tom), Hector Gallardo (Laura), Mario Gallardo (Lea), Mathew Gallardo (Connie), Perry Gallardo, Bruce Gallardo and Ruben Gallardo Jr. Sister of Ruben, Adela, Elisa and Elionor.
Expectant mom still rocks the drum set at eight months
Drummer Roger Taylor of the 70s British rock band known as “Queen” has a Gilroyan protégé.
