‘You can’t feed yourself out of a drought’
For cattle ranchers in San Benito County and the Central Valley, the recent drought takes the meaning of “thinning the herd” to a new level.
Gavilan Football: 4 Rams sign letters of intent
GILROY — The dream of moving on to a four-year institution came to fruition for four Gavilan football players Wednesday.
Police blotter: Carjacking, grand theft, child endangerment
The Gilroy Police Department responded to a variety of crimes last week, including carjacking, grand theft, child endangerment, assault and burglary. The arrests were recorded in the GPD blotter between Jan. 30 through Feb.5.
Community pulse question: Student service hours
Hundreds might not graduate from high school because they have not fulfilled the 80-hour community service requirement. Should the school board stick with the program?
Keep service requirement for Gilroy high school students
Trustees should not back away from the requirement for Gilroy high school students to log 80 hours of community service prior to graduation. That’s 20 hours a year to give back to the community. It’s a reasonable expectation, and one that builds community spirit. To paraphrase the late President John F. Kennedy, “Ask not what your community can do for you, ask what you can do for your community.”
3 letters: Gilroy’s tree ordinance needs teeth; Soccer program restored – thanks to the city; High praise for Gilroy High Principal Marco Sanchez
Let’s put some teeth into the city ordinance that’s designed to protect trees
Gavilan Roundup: Feb. 6
It was close, but no cigar for the Gavilan men's basketball team Wednesday.
Student of the Week: Rosino LeGan
Rosino LeGan, a 17 year old Gilroy resident and senior at Mount Madonna School, is this week's "Student of the Week."