No salary cap for Gavilan president?
Against a backdrop of rising class fees at Gavilan College and the decision to place salary caps for newly hired campus presidents at California State Universities, a $42,000 pay increase for Gavilan College President Steve Kinsella continues to ignite heated reactions within the community.
Man sought after attempted kidnapping at laundromat
Police are looking for a man suspected of attempting to kidnap a woman while using a knife at the Granny's Wash & Dry laundromat downtown, according to Hollister police.
Meeting tonight: Council to talk rabbits, $1M pavement project
The Gilroy City Council on Monday will consider an ordinance that would restrict the number of rabbits, chickens and other similarly sized creatures residents can own within the city limits.
Off the charter learning
Tucked away in a modest cluster of portable classrooms on IOOF Avenue near downtown, Gilroy Prep School is quietly blossoming since it opened in fall 2011.
FBI agents raid Lewis Street home
FBI agents and Gilroy Police Department officers raided a home on the 200 block of Lewis Street Thursday morning and arrested a 42-year-old man, police said.
Mark Steven Bailey August 31, 1955 – January 24, 2012
Mark passed away in Boulder Creek after a courageous 3 year battle with Melanoma brain cancer.Growing up in Gilroy, he graduated from Gilroy High School in 1973. He enjoyed 30 years in construction. He leaves behind his mother Mary Lou Tomlin of Boulder Creek, Brothers Chris and Gary, and his sister Kerry.Services will be Saturday, February 4, at 10:30 a.m. at Felton Presbyterian Church 6090 Hwy 9, Felton, CA 95018 in lieu of flowers please donate to his church or Hospice of Santa Cruz, 940 Disc Drive Scotts Valley, CA 95066. Questions, call 408-313-0832
Bill Throgmorton, D.V.M. March 3, 1931 – January 28, 2012
Bill died peacefully at his home in Gilroy after a courageous battle with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis disease.) His early schooling was in Salinas where he met his wife. He then served in the U.S. Air Force and attended UC Davis graduating with a degree in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Bill and four fellow students realized a need for equine research. Off campus they evaluated hundreds of horses under stress with the proven results continuing to be used as guidelines by fellow veterinarians and horsemen to this day. Dr. T. started his Gilroy career in 1963, where his love for animals allowed him to continue his research and share his knowledge nationwide.
San Benito County: Coroner releases cause of death in fatal car wreck
The 20-year-old victim in a Jan. 28 fatal accident and fire on Fairview Road died of blunt-force trauma, a spokesman for the sheriff’s office said Thursday.
