Guest Column: New Signs Make Welburn Safer
The turn restrictions at the corner of Welburn Avenue and Mantelli Avenue are making Upper Welburn Avenue safer. The signs restricting turns are a result of four years of communication with city staff, extensive study by city traffic engineers, and three unanimous decisions by the Gilroy City Council.
Hunting Mosquitoes in Gilroy
On the front line of Santa Clara County Vector Control District's fight against mosquitoes is Bob Kaufman. Kaufman, 52, the Vector Control Field Operations Supervisor sets out, armed with a scooper, a long pole with a cup on the end, hunting through stagnant streams, abandoned tires and murky swimming pools. The quarry of his hunt, mosquito larvae and after a few hours on the prowl, he's found his prey inside an old abandoned truck tire on Santa Teresa Boulevard.
Two more days for a free bus ride
VTA wants to help ease the commute for South County residents traveling to Mountain View by offering a FREE one-week trial on the Express Bus 185. This offer is available the week of May 8 – May 12 to the first 100 riders who sign up. For tickets and details visit: https://vta185.eventbrite.com Express Bus 185 offers round trip services from South County to Mountain View with reclining seats, Wi-Fi and more. It’s time for residents to start enjoying their commute to work again and say goodbye to driving in gridlock.
Gilroy Garlic Queen contest to Gilroy Gardens
For the first time, the annual Miss Gilroy Garlic Festival Queen Pageant will be hosted at Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park. The pageant will be held on Saturday, May 13 at 3:00 pm on the Lakeside Amphitheater stage. As part of the “Bigger, Better, Bolder” theme for the 2017 Gilroy Garlic Festival, this year pageant contestants will be eligible for even bigger awards, including a $7,500 Christopher Ranch scholarship prize for the Queen.
