Carrot and stick: city’s URM strategy
For the past year, Gilroy Mayor Don Gage and Council Member Perry Woodward have been individually meeting with owners of downtown’s 18 unreinforced masonry buildings and city staff. The pair claimed a victory this month; two buildings have been officially taken off the list of structures deemed unfit to survive a high magnitude earthquake after sufficient retrofitting.
Prep Roundup: April 30
Christopher racked up 12 hits en route to an 8-3 win over Monte Vista Christian Tuesday at home. The win was its fifth straight.
Glen Loma Ranch: Construction expected this summer
By April 2015, contractors working between Santa Teresa Boulevard and the Uvas Creek Corridor are expected to complete the first phase of the largest development Gilroy has ever seen.
Demonstration Garden opens for the season
In April, Brenden Zimmer, chief gardener, cut the red ribbon officially opening the growing/selling season for the Demonstration Garden in Gilroy. Joining Zimmer were community volunteers and Demonstration Garden supporters including Ronald and Ann Marie Welten and Marcia Queen.
Prep Golf: Hill, Hoenck lead Cougars to 4th place finish at MBL Finals
SALINAS — Christopher entered Monday’s Monterey Bay League Finals with a goal to shoot 425 as a team. The Cougars did one better and shot a 424.
Council approves raises for city clerk, administrator
Gilroy City Council unanimously approved a series of 2 percent salary increases for both the city clerk and city administrator at the April 21 meeting.
Police blotter: Robbery, assault with a deadly weapon, embezzlement
The Gilroy Police Department recently responded to a variety of crimes this week, including robbery, assault with a deadly weapon and embezzlement. Arrests were recorded in the GPD blotter April 22 through 28. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.
Help El Teatro Campesino raise funds with ‘Silicon Valley Gives’ on May 6
El Teatro Campesino is one of the non-profits selected to be part of the "Silicon Valley Gives" online fundraising event on May 6. This one-day event gives donors an opportunity to more than double their contribution by way of a matching grant of up to $10,000. Those interested in making an online donation to El Teatro Campesino may do so by using the link http://svgives.razoo.com/story/El-Teatro-Campesino . Donations must be made on May 6.
