Ruby J. Fortino September 6, 1934 – February 15, 2012
Passed away February 15, 2012 at age 77 after a courageous battle with cancer, peacefully in her home among her caring family. She is survived by her husband Frank, son Steve, daughters Irene (Pete), Connie and Diana (Todd). Preceded in death by her son Richard.
City reports strong sales tax numbers
Gilroy sales tax revenues continue to rise, according to figures released by the city.
SOCCER: GHS girls defeat Vikings, 5-0; face Salinas for first Friday
Monique Barragan and Cynthia Sanchez each scored two goals and the Gilroy High girls soccer team passed up North Salinas 5-0 on the road Wednesday.
BASKETBALL: CHS girls play Watsonville in MBL postseason tourney tonight
The Monterey Bay League regular season champion Christopher High girls basketball team plays tonight in the semifinals of the MBL postseason tournament against Watsonville at Pajaro Valley High. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:30.
BASKETBALL: Mustangs prevail 57-47 over Trojans
A dominant second-half effort by the Gilroy High boys varsity basketball team highlighted a 57-47 Tri-County Athletic League victory over the Alisal Trojans on Wednesday night at Bog Hagen Memorial Gymnasium.
Store break-ins worry downtown Morgan Hill
A downtown arts and crafts shop was burglarized Tuesday night, and downtown business people urge residents and visitors to be alert following the second such incident in less than three months.
Morgan Hill posts employee pay data
The city of Morgan Hill paid its 188 employees and elected officials about $18.6 million in total salaries and benefits in 2011.
On the docket: Lonnberg plea hearing, D’Arrigo trial setting
Upcoming court dates for Gilroy crimes and matters. All hearings are scheduled for South County Courthouse in Morgan Hill, unless otherwise noted.
GECA student named National Merit Finalist
Nishant Desai, a senior at the Dr. TJ Owens Early College Academy - an alternative high school located on the campus of Gavilan College on 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. - was named a National Merit Finalist this week.
