Local Christmas tree farms abound
If you are looking for a locally grown Christmas tree, you are in luck. There are several Christmas tree farms across Santa Clara County to choose from. Below is a selection of local Christmas tree farms for you and your family to enjoy. Hand saws are provided at each farm, all you need to do is show up.
Overnight DUI checkpoint scheduled for Dec. 13
The Gilroy Police Department is targeting drunk drivers Dec. 13 through an overnight checkpoint for drug or alcohol impaired drivers and the use of extra DUI-focused patrols.
Gavilan College Learning Council efforts recognized by state
Gavilan College was one of two institutions among 112 California Community Colleges bestowed with the Student Success Award for its Learning Council.
Community Tennis: Gilroy Tennis Club, city pair up for Las Animas courts facelift
GILROY — When Gilroy Tennis Club members Mike Hansen, Paul Wheeler and Marco Renella brought their proposal to restore the Las Animas Veteran’s Park tennis courts to the City of Gilroy in mid-2012, they weren’t sure what to expect. They were asking for a hefty amount of money — $28,000 — but it was just a portion of what would be needed to complete the project — they’d take care of the rest, they assured the city. But with cities tightening their budgets across the country, the idea of allocating funds to restore tennis courts almost felt like a pipe dream.
Police blotter: possession of metal knuckles
The Gilroy Police Department responded to a variety of crimes this week, including urinating in public, battery of a former spouse, finance or cohabitant and the manufacture and sale of metal knuckles. Arrests were recorded in this week's GPD blotter from Nov. 24 through Dec. 2.
