News

City Council overturned a controversial part of Gilroy's sign ordinance Aug. 18 and decided that A-frame signs are permitted downtown. Though the required size of the A-frame signs has yet to be determined, they must be constructed of a wrought iron frame. Handheld signs, including those twirled by advertisers promoting new housing developments, are prohibited within city limits.

California is privileged to have beautiful weather, especially in the summer, but did you know that within 10 minutes the temperature inside of your vehicle can increase by 20 degrees? You might assume that your child or pet will be okay in your vehicle for just a couple minutes while you run an errand because you rolled down a window. However, this actually does little to keep the car cool. It only takes a few minutes for a car to heat up and become deadly to a child or animal left inside.

Paseo Design Group is working to secure funding for an interpretive eight-panel art installation, landscaping and other additions, according to the group’s chairman and former Mayor Al Pinheiro.

GILROY—There’s been a lot of changes on the Gavilan soccer team over the offseason, but it has its eyes fixed on the future.

An 89-year-old Hollister man died in a traffic accident in south Morgan Hill Saturday, Aug. 16, according to police. The Santa Clara County Coroner’s Office identified the fatal victim as Vincent Romano. Morgan Hill police said the two-vehicle accident on Monterey Road near the intersection of Middle Avenue is still under investigation. Preliminary police reports show the accident happened about 11:40 a.m. Aug. 16. Two vehicles collided head-on in the southbound lane of Monterey Road, briefly trapping an occupant inside one. It is unknown if Romano was a driver or passenger, or if any other injuries were reported.More details about this accident will be published as they are available. 

Della Jack, a Hollister resident for 45 years, will celebrate her 100th birthday Sept. 2, 2014. She was born Sept. 2, 1914 in Amorita, Okla.

At different times, certain places become centers of art, innovation and creativity: Greece, Rome, Paris, New York and now Aromas. Yes, Aromas. This small community south of Gilroy has now become a hotbed of creative spirit and ingenuity.

For the first time in its history, Christopher High School's Midnight Pride—comprised of the marching and concert bands, color guard and drumline—will be participating in region-wide competitions.

Gavilan Joint Community College District Board of Trustees member Walter R. “Walt” Glines is running unopposed representing the Gilroy area for the November 2014 election.