Council roundup: Development costs could rise, park purchase approved
The costs for certain developments within Gilroy could increase, if City Council approves an ordinance currently being prepared by City staff.
Coming up: Cops & Robbers Ball
The Community Law Enforcement Foundation of Morgan Hill (CLEF) selected Deputy District Attorney Stuart Scott of Morgan Hill as the 2014 Public Safety Award recipient, recognizing him for his work in prosecuting some of the South County's most violent crimes including homicides, gang crimes, auto theft and the sexual assault of children and adults.
Ring around the roundabouts
The Garlic Capital could see its first of up to 11 new roundabouts constructed as soon as next winter for some, according to City Transportation Engineer Henry Servin.
Gavilan Roundup: Jan. 30
After being outscored by nine points in the first half, the Gavilan women's basketball team turned the tables.
Police blotter: participation in a criminal street gang
The Gilroy Police Department responded to a variety of crimes last week, including participation in a criminal street gang, infliction of bodily injury on a spouse or cohabitant and robbery. The arrests were recorded in the GPD blotter between Jan. 22 through 29.
Nurse: ‘Miracle’ saved girl
Morgan Hill resident Scott Green, 57, said God saved the life of Olivia Zelony, 15, moments after she was ejected from a go-kart that crashed into a parked vehicle in their east Morgan Hill neighborhood on Thanksgiving day.
‘Legal concerns’ or lawsuit threat?
Igniting yet another controversy in the bitter battle over Navigator Schools’ attempt to open a new charter school in Morgan Hill, County Board of Education Trustee Joseph DiSalvo acknowledged that Morgan Hill Unified School District’s threat of a lawsuit “influenced” his vote.
Family finding hope in a time of loss
A family with deep roots in South County lost almost everything they owned when their home burned down last week, and those who know them have begun to rally support from the community to help them get back on their feet.
Getting their hands dirty
Don Christopher showed up to Tuesday’s groundbreaking ceremony for the Christopher High School Sports Complex - a project that he shelled out more than $3 million to help finance - with a football in one hand and his 11-year-old grandson, Blake, right by his side.
Runaway girl lured into prostitution
A Gilroy man accused of luring a 13-year-old runaway girl into a life of “turning tricks” was more agitated Tuesday by a judge's mispronunciation of his name, rather than a slew of felony charges that include pimping, committing lewd acts with a child and human trafficking.
