Sign regulations lead to ‘unintended consequences’
Two business owners and a representative from the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce appealed to the City Council, asking them to take another look at the city’s controversial sign ordinance—one that limits how long banners can be up and how much advertising can cover a business’ windows. In response to their concerns, the Council agreed to further explore some of the provisions.
Program helps new students adjust to GECA’s high standards
It’s lunchtime at a Gilroy high school campus and the music is blaring in the quad. Students are mingling with friends in the lunch line and eating pizza and fries at the lunch tables. It’s a snapshot of an ordinary high school; but looking deeper, one can see it’s anything but. Beyond the boundaries appear buildings that are home to a larger campus and older students: Gavilan Community College.
Family hoping to thank Good Samaritan who stopped road rage attack
The father of a teenage girl who was beaten during a road rage incident in Gilroy is hoping a man who helped stop the attack will come forward to be recognized as a Good Samaritan.
City seeks volunteers to fill boards, commissions
The city of Gilroy is looking for volunteers to fill 25 open seats on 12 various boards, commissions and committees. The openings range from seats on the Planning Commission to the Arts and Culture Commission, and registered voters within city limits must fill seats.
Gavilan submits application for baccalaureate degree program
Seeking to provide students with advanced Aviation Maintenance Technology coursework, Gavilan College was one of 36 districts to submit letters of intent to host baccalaureate degree programs to the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office.
Gavilan Roundup: Nov. 24
The Gavilan women's basketball team picked up a big 53-50 win over Feather River Thursday on the road.Â
Founders of development firm serving hard time for investment fraud
A U.S. District Court Judge sentenced the founders of a Bay Area real estate development firm, including Michael Sims of Gilroy, to prison on investment fraud charges and ordered they pay back millions in restitution.
NCAA Wrestling: Delgado returns to Gilroy High
GILROY—It’s not everyday that Gilroy High alumni are asked to pose for photos and sign autographs. It’s not everyday that an alum is a two-time NCAA Division I wrestling champion either.
You’ve got a (Pet) Friend
The five-acre plot of land off Buena Vista Road in Hollister appears an unlikely place for second chances. However, for the four-legged residents of Pet Friends, it’s just that.
