SV welcomes students, staff for new year
Third-year principal Patricia Mondragón, along with new assistant principal Zane Boehlke and academic counselors Lilia Cisnero and Claudia Valencia, helped South Valley Middle School staff welcome back 865 students to the IOOF Avenue campus Aug. 16 for the start of the 2018-19 school year.“We...
Prep Roundup: Feb. 11
With too many wrestlers approaching their 40 match limit, Gilroy was only able to send three to the Mission San Jose Tournament Friday and Saturday in Fremont.
Celestial Trading earns top marks in Best of Gilroy awards
The vibe instantly shifts when one steps through the front door of Celestial Trading in downtown Gilroy.
An aroma of burning incense immediately hits the senses, while the sound of running water from a miniature fountain and large displays of colorful crystals, necklaces, bracelets and...
City will drive Fry’s Golf Course out of tax-break Williamson Act
The city is planning to force the American Institute of
Helen Margaret Cox October 11, 1921 – February 2, 2013
A celebration of Helen's life will be held on Saturday, February 16, 2013, at 2:30 P.M., at the Hollister United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Hollister United Methodist Church.
FOOTBALL: CHS, GHS get to work at Freedom Football Camp
There were a few tackling guidelines outlined in a packet handed
Joan M. Lacasa
Joan M. Lacasa passed away at her residence May 22nd after a courageous battle against cancer. Joan was a life long resident of Hollister, attended San Benito High School, where she was a cheerleader, and graduated from Beauty Colleges both in Salinas and San Jose. Upon her graduation, Joan purchased Yolanda's Hair Salon from Yolanda Gulli which was located on San Benito Street, renamed her salon to Joan's Lacasa Bella and moved her business to the Paine Building on Fifth Street. Her clientle grew to the point that besides herself her shop had 10 beauty operators. In addition to her talents as a beautician, Joan was a recognized model in the Bay Area, especially at the Holiday time, as she modeled for many of the major department stores. She was knowledgeable about the very best fashions as well as clothing styles at the time. As a hobby Joan enjoyed decorating her home and helping others to do the same. During this time she also obtained her real estate license and was associated with several Realtors in San Benito County.
