State to do away with STAR testing, replace with Common Core assessments
Legislation that would move California assessments into an era of critical thinking and deeper learning received state Senate and Assembly approval Wednesday, according to a press release by the California Department of Education.
Scrapbook Sept. 8-14, 2013
ENGAGEMENT: Poth/Lyles: Angela Elaine Poth and Ryan Aaron Lyles are engaged to be married.
More Mt. Madonna to enjoy
This week, the Santa Clara Board of Supervisors made official the purchase of a majestic 490-acre private property just west of Gilroy in order to expand Mt. Madonna County Park.
City: Development on hold
The single largest building project the City of Gilroy has seen in five years is at a standstill.
Junior College Football: Gavilan looks to rebound in home opener against Shasta
The clock was winding down in Gavilan’s season opener against Yuba, but that didn’t damper Brandon Pickens’ spirit.
Fire badly damages west MH home
A house fire in an east Morgan Hill neighborhood caused about $50,000 worth of structure damage Wednesday night, according to authorities.About 6:18 p.m. the 911 dispatch center received a call reporting the fire on Darnis Circle, according to CalFire Fire Prevention Specialist Pam Temmermand. The blaze started in the garage of the home, and spread to the attic, Temmermand said. Crews estimate about $50,000 worth of damage was inflicted by the blaze.The fire started accidentally, but authorities did not elaborate on the cause.No injuries were reported.
