Prep Wrestling: Villarreal, Fox, Penyacsek crowned Mid-Cal champions
GILROY — Sometimes even the best wrestlers need a little motivation. Heading into the 2014 Mid-California Wrestling Tournament, Nikko Villarreal’s coaches offered him a challenge — get 40 takedowns over the two-day competition.
Crime briefs: Motel surveillance camera footage leads to arrest
Here's your latest digest of criminal happenings in Gilroy, including a commercial burglary that was caught on tape, two incidents of domestic violence and an unsolved case of theft from a sunglass store.
4 letters: Spirit week stereotypes; Animal clinic services; Country Estates tyranny; Choking government regulation
Parent has concerns regarding the stereotyping involved in Spirit Week
Police blotter: human trafficking of a minor
The Gilroy Police Department responded to a variety of crimes last week, including human trafficking, lewd and lascivious acts with someone under 14, causing or permitting a child to suffer, and threats of violence. The arrests were recorded in the GPD blotter between Jan. 15 through 22. You can read more about the arrest of five suspects for felony human trafficking after police busted open what they call a “prostitution ring” by clicking here.
U.S. 101 improvement project between Gilroy and Hollister needs funding
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority is seeking funding for a $479 million improvement project of U.S. 101 between Gilroy and Hollister.
Student of the Week: Kisha Southy
Kisha Southy, a 17-year-old senior at Mt. Madonna Continuation High School, is this week's "Student of the Week."
CHS engineering club students space out
When 18-year-old James Abundis moved from Quincy, Massachusetts to Gilroy in August, the Christopher High School senior brought more than just his Boston Red Sox fandom.
School Board roundup: Teacher raises and audits
The recent school board meeting Jan. 16 brought a raise to certificated staff and included two audits - one of which discovered an estimated $1.4 million in bond money that was in accounts, but not on the books.
Council preview: purchase of Uvas Debell Park, payday lending ban, City audit released
The City Council has a full agenda for their regular meeting Monday night. Here's a few of the items your community leaders will be discussing:
