Susan Steinmetz was Gilroy Clerk for 41 Years
It was the 1950s: Mt. Everest was conquered, Elvis and Disneyland became household names and Susanne Steinmetz went to work for the city of Gilroy in 1952. She was 15.
City Hall Upgrades and Senior Housing on the Tracks
Mayor Perry Woodward opened Monday’s Gilroy City Council meeting by presenting honorary certificates to Joel Goldsmith, Terri Neidigh, Alex Salinas and Claudia Salinas for their “heroic lifesaving efforts.” The quick-thinking good samaritans rushed in to perform CPR on Joe Lomeli on Feb. 26 when the 75-year-old retired AT&T engineer suddenly collapsed at Snap Fitness. The full story can be found here: http://bit.ly/241vW72.
A taste of Italy
Gilroy residents hoping to experience authentic Italian cuisine need look no further than Sweet Sicily. The new Italian style coffee bar and bistro opened in late February and business has been booming since.
Master Gardener: Time to thin fruit trees
One of the best things about gardening in Santa Clara County is that, no matter how big your garden or how long you’ve been doing it, you get the sense that we’re all in it together. A heat wave can wilt a single patio garden tomato as easily a 100-foot row of lettuce. Aphids don’t care if you’ve been gardening for 30 years or just planted kale for the first time with your fingers crossed. They will find you! And so it goes with fruit trees when spring rolls around. Whether you have acres of orchards or a lone apricot in the backyard, it’s time to start thinking about thinning your fruit.
Baby Lesser Goldfinch
Springtime is when wildlife rehabilitators across the country are inundated with wild babies of all kinds. Many of these turn out to be unnecessary rescues by well-intentioned, kind-hearted people. A lot of seemingly abandoned young are actually being cared for by their parents.
Gilroy Wine Center Proposed off Highway 101
Three Gilroy winemakers have bought 7.4 acres on the east side of U.S. 101—at 6500 Brem Lane, behind the Target and in front of UNFI—to turn an old roof tile factory into a colorful winemaking landmark.
Beloved Coach Hoping for New Wheels
For Robert Mendez, setting aside some quiet time for a phone interview is not an easy task.
LA nets goal in OT to get back in series vs Sharks
SAN JOSE – Los Angeles scrambled back into the Western Conference First Round Monday night when Tanner Pearson scored 3:47 into overtime to top the San Jose Sharks 2-1.
