From pain sprouts passion for Aprylle Gilbert
At the age of 15, Aprylle Gilbert figuratively ran away from the East Coast. On May 11, she will literally run back.
Schools slip on federal test scores
Even as most of Gilroy's public schools continue to add points
Farm Bureau hosts Teacher Appreciation Mixer Wednesday
The Santa Clara County Farm Bureau is hosting two agricultural education events for local teachers this spring. The kickoff event is a teacher appreciation mixer at Guglielmo Winery on Wednesday, March 26. The mixer will feature hosted wine, appetizers, and raffle prizes and is designed to introduce teachers to ag education. A workshop for teachers will be held Saturday, April 26 in Morgan Hill. The workshop will acquaint teachers with available ag education resources and will show teachers how to incorporate agricultural education into their curriculum. The day will include hands-on activities, lunch, and a farm tour. All educators are welcome to attend. Contact Stacy Mariani at (408) 776-1684 or [email protected] for more information.
PHOTO: Frank Arredondo celebrates 100th birthday
Longtime Gilroyan Frank Arredondo celebrated his 100th birthday with his family on June 5. Arredondo, who has lived in Gilroy for more than 50 years, was drafted into World War II and served in the Aleutian Islands. For many years, he managed the cactus...
Limited VTA service for July 4 holiday
Local VTA bus lines will operate on a limited schedule Thursday, July 4, in observance of the Independence day holiday. The bus routes will operate on a “Sunday/holiday” schedule rather than a typical weekday schedule, according to a press release from the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority. Caltrain will also run on a Sunday/holiday schedule, meaning no service to or from South County for the holiday, according to the press release. Regular weekday service will resume Friday, July 5. Automated VTA bus and light rail schedule information can be obtained by calling (408) 321-2300, or by visiting www.vta.org and clicking on the Google Trip Planner to plan a customized trip.



















