Cal-SOAP to host College Fair
More than 50 California and out-of-state colleges are lined up for the 9th annual South County Cal-SOAP College Fair from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 7 in the Student Center on the Gilroy High School campus.
Wanted man arrested after trying to run from police, authorities say
Police arrested a man who tried to run from officers when they tried to search his home in relation to a fraudulent check cashing investigation, police said. On Monday, Morgan Hill officers tried to contact Lawrence Briscoe, 33 of Morgan Hill, at a residence on the 16000 block of San Benancio Drive, according to a press release from MHPD. During the search, police watched as Briscoe fled on foot and jumped fences in an effort to get away, authorities said. Officers chased him and found Briscoe hiding in a backyard. Briscoe dislocated his shoulder during the chase, when he jumped over a 10-foot fence, police said. The suspect was medically cleared and booked at Santa Clara County Jail on suspicion of possession of narcotics, attempting to cash a fraudulent check and fleeing from police, the press release said.
Victorian gem; ‘one of the most important’ homes in downtown area on sale for first time
One of Gilroy's most historic homes is for sale for the first time.
Ancient palm trees moved to Mare Island
A small orchard of 85-year-old Canary Island date palm trees originally planted in 1928 by missionaries no longer grace the skyline of southeast Gilroy.
San Juan Bautista Historical Society acquires prized collection
A four-foot high column of newspapers sits in the San Juan Bautista Historical Society's Luck Museum.
Don’t miss out: Gilroy Demonstration Garden Farm to Table dinner
The Gilroy Demonstration Garden is holding its 3rd Annual Farm to Table Dinner, which will include a five-course meal and a glass of local wine, from 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 13 at the garden, located at 7360 Eigleberry St. between Sixth and Seventh streets in downtown Gilroy.
