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GILROY—Cougar Brevin Zollinger was on point for Christopher during Tuesday’s crosstown game with Gilroy.

GILROY—Hikers at Christmas Hill Park were in for a surprise this past weekend when they encountered a 6-foot-long python as it wriggled down from the hills into the road on Miller Avenue to warm its belly on the concrete.

Just wondering what happened to the public hiking trails up in the open space above Eagle Ridge (the subdivision in the foothills just west of Santa Teresa Blvd. and south of Highway 152, or Hecker Pass Highway). I know when Eagle Ridge was developed, part of the agreement was that they’d keep that open space up in the hills and also that they’d make sure there was public access to hiking trails up there. I’ve yet to see any trails or public access. Just wondering what happened to all that. I think that was part of the agreement to allow Eagle Ridge to be built. Thank you.

GILROY—With the driver accused of killing a Gilroy father of five on Easter Sunday behind bars and charged with murder, the victim’s coworkers are raising money to help pay $8,000 in funeral expenses.

Rarely do high school music departments engage in commissioning composers. But thanks to the efforts of the Gilroy High School Choral Boosters and Choir Director Jonathan Souza, the school’s spring chamber choir concert next week will feature the premiere of a new choral work written by composer Giselle Wyers especially for the singers.

At the age of 15, Aprylle Gilbert figuratively ran away from the East Coast. On May 11, she will literally run back.

GILROY—The Gilroy City Council Monday reversed its own planning commission and rejected a long-planned housing project.

Each week we recognize one area male and female athlete for their performance on the field of play. This week's are:

GILROY—Two years ago, Gavilan was on the brink of making history.

Gilroy softball went 1-1 at the Mission City Tournament Saturday at Mission College.