Red Phone: Don’t give out personal info
“Dear Red Phone, Somebody's making phone calls in Morgan Hill and they've ripped off some seniors, and they tried to rip me off by you sending them a $200 deposit and they will send you $3,600 in a grant. They claim they're out of Washington, but it's a .org organization.”
League shuffle: Putting teams and leagues in order as the prep fall season approaches
Eleven days separate this very moment from the opening bell of the 2012 high school football regular season. Other fall sports will get under way if not one or two days before, then a few days after. Nevertheless, the buzz is getting louder.
Mt. Madonna: Your challenge should you accept it
The summer is more than halfway over and school is in session. That means the autumn foot racing season draws nigh. The 37th Annual Bill Flodberg Mt. Madonna Challenge, a Gilroy tradition, beckons hardy racers to toe the line in the dirt on Aug. 25.
GUSD cracks whip on transfers
Parents who attempt to skirt the Gilroy Unified School District's residency requirements – which dictate what high school a student must attend – should keep in mind: Administrators are cracking down against dishonesty.
Hail to the chief
As Chief Dale Foster wrapped up his tenure at the Gilroy Fire Department last week, the memories of the department’s accomplishments were crystal clear – though even more memorable are the many ways the contagious spirit of the Gilroy community has shaped him over the past seven years.
Fighting over what to do with River
As River, the terrier mix that was rescued from Uvas Creek with a brick tied to its hind legs earlier this month, waits to be adopted, the Gilroy Police Department and the Humane Society of the Central Coast are in a tussle over who should handle River’s adoption and investigation.
Hit-and-run victim Joshie now at home recovering
Joshua Valdez, the 22-year-old Gilroy High School graduate who was critically injured in a hit-and-run accident, returned to his home in Morgan Hill Thursday after a two-month stay in the hospital.
Religious community invites public to Walk for Tolerance in MH
In response to recent acts of violence and intolerance, a combination of religious organizations will join together for a “Walk for Tolerance” through downtown Morgan Hill Tuesday night, and the public is invited.
REC SOFTBALL: Three score four runs apiece in No Soup 4 You win
Jose Hernandez went 4-for-5 and Jake Moreno homered as Claddagh Brew Crew turned back Cross Ministries 13-8 in the Men's Fall EE Softball League opener at Las Animas Park on Thursday.
Happy Days drove in again
Local car enthusiasts were more than happy to show off their classic cars Saturday afternoon at the 10th annual Happy Days Car Show in San Martin.



















