Charter schools: A community divided
A war of words and charges of “dirty pool” politics have characterized a bruising battle in Morgan Hill over the last seven months as two charter school organizations seek approval to open elementary schools.
The time for giving
The tables have turned since the Mayflower landed on Plymouth Rock in 1620 – now many locals are struggling to celebrate the annual Thanksgiving feast.
Fenced into campus – for safety
All Gilroy Unified School District public schools will soon be enclosed with fences as part of an effort to bolster campus security in an age of heightened safety precautions – and Morgan Hill schools could be following suit in the future.
Sheriff faces two challengers so far in 2014 election
With the election for Santa Clara County Sheriff less than eight months away, two candidates have filed paperwork indicating they plan to challenge incumbent Laurie Smith.
Skydiving on the horizon
Abiding by the Federal Aviation Administration’s final determination to allow skydiving at South County Airport, staff from the County Roads & Airports Department have finalized an operations permit that they will bring before the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors at the Nov. 26 meeting.
Council roundup: raises, K9 injury claims, drinking in parks, payday lending restrictions
City Council voted unanimously in support of giving City Administrator Tom Haglund a 2 percent raise ($4,299) Monday night, which brings his annual salary to $219,255.
Gavilan successfully defends conference title with sweep of Cañada
For the second consecutive year, the Gavilan College volleyball team is Coastal Conference champions.
Frances Marie Cullen Howson February 19, 1913 – November 18, 2013
Memorial Mass will be held 10:00 A.M., Friday, November 22, 2013 at St. Mary Catholic Church, 11 First Street, Gilroy. Donations can be made to Catholic Charities.
Robert (Buzzy) Louis Keeler, Jr. October 5, 1948 – October 25, 2013
Services will be held at the Gilroy Presbyterian Church at 4:00 P.M. on November 24, 2013.
