Gilroy Prep charter school’s future is on the line
GILROY—A Gilroy charter school that’s among the state’s top performers is the target of a Gilroy Unified School District probe that found dozens of problems ranging from misused funds to failures to support special needs students and Hispanic families.
‘No room’ for illegal gambling in Gilroy, DA says
GILROY—The owner of the Gilroy Bizzness Center, which was closed down by police one week after opening its doors, has pleaded no contest in court to charges of illegal gambling nearly two years after the store was permanently shuttered.
Porchfest Gilroy returns for second year
Local musicians of all ages will take to the tree-lined streets of Gilroy for the second annual Porchfest Gilroy from 1 to 6 p.m. Sept. 19 on Hanna and Dowdy streets, between Third and Sixth.
Book author meet-and-greet
Meet Karen Kondazian, author of “The Whip,” at 2 p.m. Aug. 15 at the Morgan Hill Library. “The Whip” is inspired by the true story of Charley Parkhurst, a famous stagecoach driver for during the California Gold Rush days who lived as a man. Kondazian is an award-winning stage, film and TV actress. For information call (408) 782-9029.
On the Bookshelf: Storytimes appeal to parents and kids
Toys, musical instruments, crafts and books, and you get to wear your pajamas. That’s what’s in store for families attending the Gilroy library Pajama Storytime and Crafts sessions taking place every Monday evening at 7 p.m.
New Gilroy shuttle bus called out on ADA laws
GILROY—Owners of a new shuttle bus company vowed this week to serve disabled passengers after a former member of Gilroy’s Physically Challenged Board of Appeals fired off a scathing complaint to the city council seeking action.
Cookbook author has done it again
After the 2012 launch of her acclaimed cookbook, “Ripe: A Fresh, Colorful Approach to Fruits and Vegetables,” Cheryl Sternman Rule wasn’t content to rest on the praise collected with its stunning debut. By 2013, she was at work researching her second offering, just released in April.
Gilroy’s Gavilan college seeks views on new voting districts
GILROY—Gavilan Community College Trustees this week began the transition to a new election format designed to ensure the one-person one-vote principle and that minorities have a fair shot at equal representation.
Gilroy schools hire up a storm of teachers, pay hike helps
GILROY—Teacher union warnings that a reputation for low pay would scare away potential recruits are not holding up in Gilroy, where a modest pay hike has led to scores of new teacher hires and only a handful of open slots left for the coming year.
