Prep Roundup: Sept. 4
The Christopher girls volleyball team got its season off to a strong start, sweeping Sobrato 3-0 Thursday at home. The Cougars downed the Bulldogs 25-17, 25-23, 25-20.
Gilroy building owners stunned by city warrants
GILROY—City officials weren’t bluffing when the Gilroy Police Department mailed arrest warrants to the owners of two downtown buildings cited as earthquake safety hazards.
Gilroy schools axe contracts, go to bids and pay $500K more
GILROY— A Fresno court case threw six Gilroy school building projects worth $3.2 million into chaos days before construction was to start, cost taxpayers more than $500,000 extra and delayed one project indefinitely.
Tom Bundros Library honors a true public servant
In these times of distrust of public officials, attacks on police and hate mongering, it’s reassuring to know that the dedication of individual citizens to their communities is still recognized and honored. It means that legacies of good and selfless work can live on as examples to all and all who will follow.
Local artist takes on 30-day portrait challenge
In late December 2014, artist Karen Hegglin was in the midst of an important realization as she faced what she referred to as a “big birthday year” in 2015. That’s how she remembers the beginning of the 30-day, 30-portrait challenge she posed for herself.
JUCO Basketball: Medrano inks with Thompson Rivers
GILROY—In life, things can happen quickly—and Gavilan’s Albert Medrano, knows this all too well.
Accused YMCA molester pleads guilty
MORGAN HILL—Accused Morgan Hill child molester Nicolas Lhermine agreed to a 60-year prison sentence for sexually assaulting four young female victims at a YMCA daycare center at Paradise Valley Elementary School.
Prep Volleyball: Cougars, Mustangs test each other
GILROY—When Gilroy and Christopher met last season, it wasn’t a pretty sight for the Mustangs. The Cougars made quick work of their crosstown rival, sweeping them 3-0 and didn’t allow more the Mustangs to score more than 15 points.
