James “Jim” W. Lipe, Sr. June 26, 1939 – May 19, 2012
The Salinas Valley lost James (Jim) W. Lipe, Sr., a beloved father, brother, grandfather, friend and company leader, to cancer on Saturday, May 19, 2012. Although the journey to peace was laden with struggles, his final days were restful and in the presence of loved ones.
GUSD is one of 188 California schools in ‘financial jeopardy’
The Gilroy Unified School District is among a record-high number of California schools that might not meet its financial obligations in the next three years, according to a press release sent out yesterday by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson.
Community reacts to arrest of suspect in Sierra case
UPDATE: Murder suspect's arraignment moved to San Jose courthouse at 1:30 p.m. Thursday.
2 percent raise for police; union, city agree on contract
After nearly two months of negotiations, the City of Gilroy and the Gilroy Police Officers Association have agreed on a new two-year contract that awards 2 percent raises each year for all 59 police officers within the union.
Sierra’s murder suspect is husband, father to infant
Antolin Garcia-Torres' mother, Laura Torres, sobbed outside her home at Maple Leaf RV Park when she thought about her son being taken away and charged with the murder of 15-year-old Sierra LaMar, a crime she is certain he didn't commit.
