Scrapbook Oct. 8-12, 2012
HONOR: Susan Dodd: Susan Dodd was named Gavilan College's Employee of the Month for August 2012. Susan Dodd is an Instructor in the kinesiology and athletics department and has been with Gavilan College since 1976.
Advocates for the homeless propose legal encampment
Local leaders and community members, some homeless or formerly homeless, appealed to city and county officials this week, pleading for a safe and legal place for Gilroy’s homeless to stay temporarily while they work on finding more permanent shelter.
Gavilan trail closed to the public
Students and community members have hiked the pastoral hills behind Gavilan College for more than 25 years - until recently, when private property owners put the kibosh on public trail access.
Motorcycle accident victim remains in intensive care
Robert Keeler turned 60 Sunday, but he was unable to celebrate.
NBA: A Warriors welcome
OAKLAND—The Golden State Warriors claimed the NBA Championship crown, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 105-97 on June 16 in Cleveland. It was the first title for the Oakland-based team in 40 years and the city celebrated the feat with a victory parade June 19. Gilroy residents, from left, Jimmy Pena, Zach Loo, Ryan Frascone, Travis “Small” Moulden and Eduardo Castro, were among the hundreds of thousands of fans who turned out to show their love for the newly minted champion Warriors.
