DUI checkpoint in Gilroy set for Aug. 21
Gilroy police will be on the lookout for drug or alcohol impaired drivers and verifying drivers possess valid licenses at an overnight checkpoint scheduled for Aug. 21, according to a Gilroy Police Department press release.
Junior Little League: SoCal blanks Gilroy in semis
VANCOUVER, WASH.—The Gilroy Junior All Stars had no answer for Southern California’s pitching during Tuesday’s Junior Western Regional semifinal game.
Library fun: Tasty treats, good reads and fun crafts
Burial rites aren’t normally a topic of conversation for a group meeting, but members of the Dessert and Book Club met at the Morgan Hill library July 27 to discuss just that. “Burial Rites,” a novel by debut author Hannah Kent and inspired by a true story, defines the final days of a young woman accused of murder in Iceland in 1829.
Rec Softball: Aug. 10
GILROY—New Hope Community Church, the fourth seed in the Thursday Men’s EE Softball League Playoff Night, used a pair of one-run victories to come away with the 2015 spring-summer title.
Landowners challenge proposed water rate hike
GILROY—In the face of proposed water rate increases for residents, some are seeking to halt the city’s efforts by attempting to gather 6,756 letters from Gilroy property owners who are against it. Property owners can thwart attempts to increase water rates and other property-related expenses if a majority protests—in writing—to elected officials under Proposition 218.
Junior Little League: Gilroy reach Regional semis
VANCOUVER, WASH.—The Gilroy Junior All Stars rebounded from Friday’s loss to Hawaii with a vengeance. Gilroy outscored its weekend opponents 24-2 in the Western Regionals tournament as it continues its pursuit of a World Series berth.
Honor veterans by purchasing pavers
Thanks to the approval of the Gilroy City Council, the Veterans Memorial at Christmas Hill Park will be expanded. The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6309 is now taking orders for commemorative bricks for the expansion project.
Little League Baseball: Hawaii tops Gilroy at Western Regionals
VANCOUVER, WASH.—The Gilroy Junior All Stars went toe-to-toe with Hawaii Friday and held their own.
Get rid of your dead lawn
Is the grass greener on the other side? It shouldn’t be with the water restrictions we have all been given. Now well into summer, we have visual proof of what a serious California drought looks like in our own yards and neighborhoods. This is a hot topic. The Santa Clara Valley Water District reports that many homeowners are taking advantage of the rebate program to replace their lawns. I have heard the pros and mostly cons of replacing lawn with artificial turf. Recently, I saw a video of a company that uses a plant-based green dye to temporarily color your lawn until the rains come down, wash it away and bring back that luscious green we all dream about.
