Former Dispatch editor honored with proclamation
Gilroy council chambers were packed Monday night, more than they have been in nearly five years, as former Gilroy Dispatch executive editor Mark Derry was recognized by the city he continues to call home.
Divvying out Measure A funds to S. County
An effort to provide uninsured lower-income Morgan Hill children with healthcare services has helped a Santa Clara County nonprofit gain public funds to expand its reach to other communities.
Prep Softball: Christopher beats Gilroy for first time in school history
GILROY — For the first time in school history Christopher walked away the winner of the crosstown clash with Gilroy.
Police blotter: Aggravated sexual assault against a child
The Gilroy Police Department recently responded to a variety of crimes this week, including aggravated sexual assault against a child, first-degree burglary and inflicting bodily injury on a spouse or cohabitant. The arrests were recorded in the GPD blotter April 15 through 22. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.
Santellano goes 8 for Gav, but Rams fall short in 9th in final home game
DJ Santellano had passed the century mark in his pitch count through seven innings and Gavilan College had a pitcher ready in the pen to come in the eighth.
New SBHS superintendent stresses need for campus upgrades
San Benito High School District’s new Superintendent John Perales is only three weeks on the job. He already routinely walks the halls of his new site to see how things roll in more than 40 classrooms as he sets a vision for the coming year.
Feel-good fundraising: Summit for the Planet
Catch a “trash fashion show” and an array of family-themed green activities at the upcoming eighth annual Summit for the Planet Walk-a-thon and Earth Day Celebration Saturday, April 26. Hosted by Mount Madonna School, this free public event combines a 5K fundraising walk-a-thon supporting local nonprofits with an eco-carnival, solar car races, music, wildlife, green shopping, learning expo and organic foods.
South Valley: a great place to walk
Our local communities are full of walking opportunities for pets. All it takes is a collar or harness, working leash and a dog with enough training to not trip or injure you.
Crime brief: Short pursuit leads to two arrests
Two south county men were arrested on alcohol-related charges early Sunday morning after allegedly leading police on a short pursuit.
Gavilan Soccer: Espinosa named Rams head coach
GILROY — The Gavilan men’s soccer team has new coach and it’s a familiar face for many Gilroy-area fans.