Investigation continues into cause of fatal motorcycle wreck
An Oct. 7 collision in Gilroy turned fatal after the driver of a motorcycle that smashed into another vehicle succumbed to his injuries last week, according to a press release from the Gilroy Police Department issued Thursday.
Meet the candidate: Jaime Rosso, GUSD Board of Education
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Empowering Women for Financial Planning
Everyone knows there are fundamental differences that separate women from men. Yet, many fail to see that gender differences apply to financial planning too.
Protect Your Identity
Along with life changing benefits that the Age of Technology brings, so too come new threats – one of the biggest being identity theft. A recent study by the Ponemon Institute found that 43% of companies have experienced some type of information breach this year alone. That’s a frighteningly high number, and includes small businesses and big businesses like Target, Home Depot, Goodwill, and just this week Staples.
Speno joins accounting firm
Jennifer Speno has joined John Blaettler Accountancy Corporation as a fully-licensed Certified Public Accountant. As staff accountant, she will be responsible for ongoing client support as well as new business development. Speno holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from San Jose State University and a California CPA license. She previously worked as an auditor at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where she specialized in life science and venture capital clients. Speno grew up in Gilroy and was Gilroy Garlic Festival Queen in 1987 and went on to serve as president of the 2005 Gilroy Garlic Festival. Speno is also a Leadership Gilroy graduate and a member of the Gilroy Assistance League (GALs) and Gilroy Rotary Club. She lives in Gilroy with her husband Jeff and their two children, Lindsay and Bradley.
Meet the candidate: Patricia Midtgaard, GUSD Board of Education
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Meet the candidate: Dom Payne, GUSD Board of Education
Gilroy Dispatch: Briefly describe your background and experience. Why are you qualified for this position?
Sales tax debate heats up
As both sides of Measure F push to grow the number of voters in their corner—with less than two weeks until Election Day—the debate swirling around the half-percent sales tax increase on the ballot is heating up.
Tobacco license ordinance moves forward
City officials are moving forward with a plan to ensure any access minors might have to tobacco products behind the counter is cut off. On Monday night, City Council voted unanimously to proceed with the preparation of an ordinance that would, if formally adopted at a future meeting, require that tobacco retailers pay to obtain an annual license through the city.
Recipe for success
Green team executive chef Ashley Bonesio leaned in close to examine a pan of duck breasts and legs prepared by her team members. Her fellow chefs buzzed around her, one taking fresh baked tortilla chips out of an oven while another scooped an enticing spinach dip into a bowl for plating. Across the kitchen, red team executive chef Lucino Ortega brushed a pineapple glaze over pork, while his team members arranged coconut milk rice on a plate.




















