GECA ranked 23rd in California for academics
Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy is among the top 25 high schools in California, according to recently released U.S. News & World Report’s 2018 Best High School Rankings.
The Gilroy Unified School District school was awarded a gold medal for its accomplishment as...
Hollister fugitive captured
HOLLISTER—Police on Saturday arrested a Hollister fugitive who was the subject of a three-hour manhunt in Gilroy two weeks ago.
75 years of dedication
Not many reach the feat of committing 75 years to anything, but 96-
year-old Gilroyan Ralph L. Eustis celebrated his 75-year anniversary
as a part of the Freemason brotherhood this weekend. Pictured from
left are BJ McCuiston (Master Keith #187 Gilroy), Eustis,...
Business Briefs: The Dress Planner grand opening
The Dress Planner will hold its grand opening Friday at 102 Cochrane Plaza, Morgan Hill. The Dress Planner, which is owned by Rosalina Moreno, Lupe Gonzalez and Shari Capalla, originated in San Jose as a dot com business. The business provides evening gowns, custom gowns for proms, quinceaneras and weddings and tuxedo rentals. Their philosophy "is to provide stellar customer service and quality fashions at affordable prices." The Dress Planner is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Details: 782-7755 or thedressplanner.com.
Sakata Seeds celebrates grand opening
Sakata Seeds, 18095 Serene Drive in Morgan Hill, had a ribbon cutting Oct. 16. Sakata was celebrating both their return to the Chamber of Commerce and their new solar power throughout their facility. In attendance were Sakata employees, various members of the Chamber of Commerce and many more.
Gilroy boys water polo exemplifies the value of team work in winning BVAL Santa Teresa Division championship
Doug Pickford has had some talented teams in his nine seasons as the Gilroy High boys water polo coach, but he said this year’s squad was his best in terms of playing as a unit.
That made Pickford’s experience this season all the more enjoyable....
Lightning strikes could further fuel wildfires
Thunderstorms moving into northern California and the possibility of lightning strikes have Cal Fire officials concerned that it could further impact firefighting resources that are already stretched thin.
The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning at 3:18pm Sunday for the Santa Clara Valley...




















