TRACK: Locals hold their own at competitive Top 8
After pole vaulting to a personal-best 13-feet, 9-inches at last Thursday's dual meet against Salinas, senior Luis Magana had it mind to literally raise the bar. Magana set his sights on 14-feet – and he had two chances to do it during a busy weekend at the track for select members of the Gilroy High track and field team.
Resident wins $4.55M settlement for car accident
A former Gilroy resident who endured a debilitating car accident in 2009 on U.S. 101 in Monterey County near the Red Barn flea market has won a $4.55 million settlement from Caltrans, the estate of the other driver and Monterey County.
What can your library do for you?
Children: Let your imagination go with story hour and activities in the new tree-themed children’s room with padded carpet that’s comfortable enough to curl up on. Check with librarians for upcoming story times – there’s a session at 3 p.m. on Saturday during the celebration of the grand opening.
BASEBALL: Balers sweep season series over Gilroy
Despite committing five errors and allowing eight hits, the San Benito High baseball team beat Gilroy 9-4 Friday to with its sixth-straight Tri-County Athletic League game.
Morgan Hill city hall management gets a raise
For the first time in four years, the City of Morgan Hill's management staff will receive a salary raise.Â
Student in police custody who provided pot-laced cookies
Morgan Hill Unified School District officials said the student who distributed the marijuana-laced cookies to fellow Live Oak High School students Friday morning is currently in custody with the Morgan Hill Police Department. It is unclear at this time what gender the student is, but school officials said the student is younger than 18.
Gilroy native, husband honored for Army service
A Gilroy native and her husband have recently been honored by the Army for their service to the nation and its soldiers.
