Man solves math – one problem at a time
In his spare time, Morgan Hill resident Steve Dinh solves the world's most difficult math problems.
Government cuts affect those on Section 8
As of Sept. 1, those in the Santa Clara County who receive subsidies from the government's Section 8 voucher program will be required to put 35 percent of their income toward rent – a 5 percent increase from the subsidy that has been in place for decades.
Confused MH Council rejects charter school bond request
After hearing a parade of threats of political backlash from concerned community members and vague warnings about the potential danger of charter schools, the City Council – baffled by the utter complexity of the process – on Wednesday denied Rocketship Education's request to pursue up to $50 million in bonds to finance a new charter school in Morgan Hill.
Gilroy Fire’s systemic issues
What’s becoming more and more clear is that there’s something systemically wrong with the Gilroy Fire Department. What’s wrong is exemplified by the ongoing lawsuit brought against our community for overtime pay by well-compensated assistant fire chiefs Phil King and Ed Bozzo (retired). What’s wrong is exemplified by the fact that the firefighters are the only group to ever force the city into binding arbitration. What’s wrong is exemplified by the fact that the firefighters union again hasn’t settled contract negotiations with the city.
Gavilan Volleyball: Rams look to defend conference champs title
Erin Redmond can be reached at (408) 842-1694. Follow her on Twitter @DispatchERed.
The natural
The exterior of Myraz Hair on the corner of Monterey and Seventh streets in downtown Gilroy is sporting a new look these days.
Crime briefs: Child falls from second floor apartment
This week the GPD has been busy with raiding an illegal gambling operation along with a myriad of other incidents, including a guy who allegedly exposed himself to a woman walking down the street. Here’s a handful of some of the more newsworthy events:
Pedal to the (electric) metal
Technology that could revolutionize the use, deployment and growth of electric motor vehicle systems used for powering plug-in vehicles and scooters worldwide is being produced by a Morgan Hill company co-founded by a Live Oak High School dropout.
Police brace for influx of convicts
The U.S. Supreme Court's June order for California to release 10,000 prisoners by the end of the year – citing the state's prison overcrowding as a violation of the 8th Amendment – has left Gilroy police balking at the thought of thousands of convicts being dumped on the streets.
