Prep Basketball: Caradonna leads Cougars past Balers
GILROY — Cydney Caradonna’s mint green shoes flashed from one side of the court to other all night. Christopher’s senior point guard ran the floor, establishing herself as next-level basketball player.
Police Blotter: Vandalism of $50,000 worth of property
The Gilroy Police Department responded to a variety of crimes this week, including first-degree burglary, vandalism of more than $50,000 worth of property and battery against a peace officer. Arrests were recorded in this week's GPD blotter from Jan. 6 to Jan. 13.
Pay attention to quantity, calorie count when feeding
For the last 10 years, I have paid much more attention to the type and amount of food our pets eat. I have found that feeding the right ingredients and amount has a big effect on their health. Feeding too much food by not measuring or leaving food out all day may allow some dogs and cats to become obese. Obese pets have more trouble getting around, can't breathe as well and the extra weight can be really hard on their heart, lungs, back and joints.
Birds: Here’s looking at you
The south Bay Area is abounding with an astounding variety of avian life. The fascinating hobby of bird-watching allows you to discover and appreciate the marvelous diversity of wildlife all around us. At water's edge you may see a majestic great blue heron or a reclusive American bittern; you will learn how to tell the difference between great and snowy egrets; you might be surprised by a crested blue-and-white belted kingfisher suddenly diving into the water and emerging with a fish. Paddling on a creek or pond, you may see buffleheads (striking black and white ducks) or an elusive, gorgeous, multi-colored wood duck.
Police arrest New Year’s Eve Union Bank robbery suspect
San Leandro police have arrested the suspect in the robbery of Union Bank on New Year's Eve, according to a press release from the Gilroy Police Department.
Ribbon cutting at BookSmart
BookSmart, 80 E. Second St., held a ribbon cutting Oct. 22 to showcase the new community conference room. Joining owners Brad Jones and Cindy Meister were members, ambassadors and staff of the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce. For more information, call (408) 778-6467.
Wasserman elected president of Supervisors
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors Tuesday voted for Mike Wasserman as the board president.
Locsin declared ineligible to wrestle for Gilroy; appeal to CIF scheduled for Wednesday
Former state wrestling champion Isaiah Locsin is appealing a decision that would deny him a chance to compete his senior year.
