Gilroyans taking Eskrima to the world level
Linda Pulido prides herself on pushing the limits and extending the parameters of what’s possible. Spanning her career, the Gilroy native has traveled the earth chasing down those world titles. Most of those trips, save a few friends and family joining in support, she has been by herself, competing alone.
Checkpoint catches five drunk drivers
Gilroy Police had a successful night with five arrests for drunk driving as part of the DUI checkpoint they conducted on Monterey Road at Howson Street on Friday night.
‘Surge’ in unsightly graffiti plagues town
Teens looking for trouble are painting the town red this summer – and blue and pink and yellow – in a destructive pastime of defacing community property, leading the Gilroy Police Department and community volunteers to tackle what they have identified as a “surge” in graffiti over the last few months.
Resident’s concerns amplify after mosque permit approval
Developers of the proposed Cordoba Center Islamic mosque and cemetery in San Martin said they jumped over the “first hurdle” with the Santa Clara County planning commission’s approval of the use permit for the property where they plan to build a new religious institution.
Back in the saddle again
Found starving and stranded near the highway two weeks ago, a pair of horses described as “very friendly” and “naturally curious” are on their way to becoming healthy equines instead of living skeletons.
Diane Marie Weaver February 3, 1943 – August 2, 2012
Diane Marie Weaver passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 2, 2012. She was 69. Born in Chicago, IL, Diane called Gilroy home since 1980.
Harwansh K. Mann February 7, 1934 – August 3, 2012
Harwansh K. Mann passed away Friday, August 3, 2012 at her home in Gilroy. Wife of Gurdyal S. Mann of Bakersfield, CA. Mother of Manjeet K. Khinda of Veneta, OR, Baljeet S. Mann of Gilroy. Mother-in-law of Tony S. Khinda and Lisa K. Mann. Grandmother of Navneet K. Rodriguez, Amandeep K. Harmer, Sandeep S. Mann and Simran K. Khinda. Great-grandmother of Shane S. Harmer and Jacob S. Rodriguez. Sister of Gurusharan K. Mahal, Gurbux K. Mann and the late Baldev S. Sra. A native of Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.
