GPD offers instant emergency updates
The Gilroy Police Department has launched a new communication system that allows residents to sign up for instant text message or email alerts for breaking news regarding public safety.
FOOTBALL: Barnstormers to host playoff game Saturday
After finishing the season with an 8-3 record, the Central Coast Barnstormers will host a playoff game at 3 p.m. Saturday at Anzar High in San Juan Bautista.
GUSD trustee ‘encouraged’ by voters’ support for area school bonds
Proposed revenue-generating measures for several Santa Clara County schools fared well during California's 2012 primary election Wednesday, something School Board Trustee Jaime Rosso finds “encouraging” as the Gilroy Unified School District waits on results from a voter survey that will gauge support for a possible joint city-school sales tax.
BASEBALL: Gilroy High’s Garcia drafted by Diamondbacks
Gilroy High’s Bubu Garcia was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 39th round of the 2012 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft.
Scrapbook June 4-8, 2012
HONORS: Ruth Erickson: During the 95th anniversary celebration of the San Benito County Free Library, Ruth Erickson was named volunteer of the year. Her 29 years of active volunteerism and advocacy were recognized with the presentation of a plaque by county librarian Nora Conte and a congratulatory certificate from Senator Anthony Canella’s representative Bill Ritz.
Rudy R. Rosales February 28, 1956 – May 30, 2012
Rudy R. Rosales, 56, died May 30, 2012, with his family by his side in Fresno, CA. The public viewing will be held on Monday, June 11, 2012, from 12:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, June 12, 2012, at 11:00 A.M. both at Habing Family Funeral Home, 129 4th Street, Gilroy, CA 95020.
Jury selection complete for Jerry Sandusky trial
BELLEFONTE, Pa. – Half of the jury that will decide the fate of Jerry Sandusky has ties to Penn State, the iconic university shaken to its foundations by the sexual molestation charges against the retired football coach.
Man arrested for exposing himself at bus stop
A man who was allegedly seen masturbating as he approached a Morgan Hill bus stop was arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure, police said.
Former GHS principal Gudalewicz lands superintendent gig in Cupertino
Former Gilroy High School principal Wendy Gudalewicz – who quit in 2002 amid a disagreement over implementing an honors program at GHS – has been appointed as the new superintendent for Cupertino Union School District.
Gilroy man dies in tree-clearing accident
A Gilroy man died Monday when an oak tree fell on top of him and crushed him while he was on the job cutting the tree down in a private Los Gatos yard.