Greenhouse fire damages hundreds of orchids
Firefighters from the Gilroy Sunrise Station responded to a greenhouse fire at 8:15 a.m. on the 1900 block of Buena Vista Avenue that harmed hundreds of orchids and caused at least $10,000 in damage according to business manager Dan Tan.
Alejo to host town hall on state budget impact
Assemblyman Luis Alejo, D-Watsonville, will host a town hall meeting in Salinas on Thursday to discuss the state budget and its local impact, according to a statement from his office.
GOLF: Hilkene’s low round leads Cougars to second place in league match
Christopher High’s Peter Hilkene earned medalist honors, carding the lowest score of the day in leading the Cougars golf team to runner-up at the second Tri-County Athletic League Valley Division meet of the season Tuesday at Eagle Ridge in Gilroy.
BASEBALL: Mustangs fall short against Cowboys
Gilroy High manager Jared Gamble observed an adjusted approach from his players during Tuesday's Tri-County Athletic League road test against Salinas High.
Winter Guard collects another first prize
The Gilroy High-Christopher High Alliance Winter Guard had another big win at the California Colorguard Circuit Invitational held at Independence High School in San Jose last Saturday.
Los Banos council gets an earful on toll highway proposal
A standing-room-only crowd filled the Los Banos City Council chambers Wednesday to voice opposition to the proposed tolls that would dot Highway 152.
Black Jack
Black Jack is a 5-year-old terrier mix who is lively and loves to run and play with toys. He knows some commands and is good on a leash, but may be best as an only dog. He has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since February. If you are interested in adopting this or any other animal, please call (408) 686-3900.



















