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School Board roundup: District will pay for management salary comparison study

The Gilroy Unified School District Board of Education discussed a plethora of topics during two recent regular meetings held Jan. 30 and Feb. 6. Trustees tackled such topics as bargaining unit negotiations, approving up to $18,200 for a study comparing the salaries and benefits of GUSD's management employees to that of other districts with similar demographics, and finding a way to fund the naming of a building after legendary Gilroy music director Phil Robb.

City drops longtime perchlorate surcharge

Morgan Hill residents will no longer be seeing a surcharge on their water bills for perchlorate cleanup - a monthly charge that some years climbed as high as 15 percent of each customer’s water usage invoice.

Prep Roundup: Feb. 11

With too many wrestlers approaching their 40 match limit, Gilroy was only able to send three to the Mission San Jose Tournament Friday and Saturday in Fremont.

Gavilan Roundup: Feb. 11

Despite last minute changes to its schedule, the Gavilan softball team came out on top. 

Princess needs a family

Princess is a 5-year-old lilac point Siamese mix. Possibly being blind in one eye, she is special needs and would be best in a home with no young children. She is very sweet and loves to be pet and get attention. She is sponsored, so she has no adoption fee. She has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since December. Interested? Call (408) 686-3900.

Lisa Faria recognized by Gilroy City Council

Lisa Faria was recognized and awarded a certificate of appreciate by the Gilroy City Council for her service on the Public Arts Committee. Lisa was a member of the committee from Jan. 1, 2007- Dec. 31, 2013. 

Prep Roundup: Feb. 10

Chris Chang had the crowd at Gilroy High saying "Dang" on Friday night.

Man allegedly pretends to be police officer, sexually assaults woman

At 2:30 a.m. Feb. 1, an unknown male suspect picked up a female victim who was walking along Monterey Road near San Jose Avenue in San Jose, according to a press release from the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office.

Prep Basketball: Balers hold off Cougars in 45-33 win

GILROY — For three quarters, Christopher put itself in a position to pull off the upset over San Benito. With stands packed and the home crowd behind them, the Cougars pulled within one point heading into the final frame and the momentum seemed to be in their favor — but the Haybalers quickly put an end to that.

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