Bay Area RV Repair holds ribbon cutting
Bay Area RV Repair recently celebrated its opening with the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce at its service center at 6300 Chestnut St., Gilroy. The business services motor homes, fifth wheelers, trailers and horse trailers. The shop is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Details: (888) 980-BARV (2278) or bayarearv.net.
Farmers say no to water runoff rules
The Central Coast Regional Water Quality Board will vote Wednesday on a controversial proposal for new rules dealing with water runoff from farms to improve the quality of public water supply.
Methodist Church alive with four months of music
Candace Fazzio, director of The Music Academy in Gilroy, believes that there is enough local talent to present a dynamic music concert series to the community – so she's partnered with the Gilroy United Methodist Church to do just that.
Gavilan trustees to discuss filling board vacancy
A proposed change concerning the provisional board appointment of a new trustee has been made to the agenda for tonight's Board of Trustees meeting at Gavilan College, located at 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. in Gilroy.
Milias Restaurant to host Operation Interdependence fundraiser
A fundraiser benefitting Operation Interdependence will take place from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., March 21 at the Milias Restaurant, located on the corner of Sixth and Monterey streets in downtown Gilroy.
No changes until fall for Union, Santa Barbara Bank & Trust
The announcement that Union Bank is acquiring Santa Barbara Bank & Trust in a $1.5 billion deal today returned a “business as usual” response from both representatives from each corporation.
POTW: Moby
Hello! My name is Moby (86344)! I'm a sweet and gentle older dog looking for my forever home. I can be a bit shy when I first meet someone, but warm up with love and tender care (a few treats doesn't hurt either). I enjoy going for walks and also get along well with other calm and polite dogs. Are you looking for a loving and devoted companion? Ask to meet me today! Visit the Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave., Milpitas, or call (408) 262-2133.
Breaking: Amtrak train hits truck, disrupts Caltrain schedule
An Amtrak train struck a truck on the train tracks on Palm Avenue and Monterey Highway, south of San Jose, according to public information officer for Caltrain, Christine Dunn.
POTW: Duke
This week’s Pet of the Week is Duke (86505), a 3 year old domestic short haired kitty with tons of love to give! Duke is the “personal assistant” type who will help you write e-mails, read the newspaper or complete your Sudoku puzzle. When all that work is done he’s ready for cuddle time so sit back, relax and enjoy the kitty lovin’! Visit the Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave., Milpitas, or call (408) 262-2133.
