Gavilan instructor completes STEM fellowship at Lockheed Martin
Computer Graphics and Design instructor Colette Marie McLaughlin has a little something extra to offer her students at Gavilan College this fall after finishing up her summer fellowship at Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company in Sunnyvale.
Local boy graduates out-of-this-world summer camp
Eleven-year-old Alexander Torres of Gilroy recently graduated from Space Camp at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Ala.
GPD to conduct DUI/driver’s license checkpoint Friday
The Gilroy Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/drivers license checkpoint Friday at an undisclosed location within city limits between the hours of 9 p.m. and 3 a.m.
Support Operation Freedom Paws at upcoming fundraiser
Operation Freedom Paws is hosting its first annual “Paws for Honor” dinner, dance and wine event Sept. 6 at Fortino Winery at 4525 Hecker Pass.
Gavilan men’s soccer standout named student-athlete of the year
The Gavilan College Board of Trustees, The Department of Kinesiology & Athletics announced Josh Gonzalez was the 2012-13 Gavilan College Student-Athlete of the Year.
Slight chance of thunderstorms Monday, Tuesday
With dry ground cover throughout the area and the potential of dry lightning striking down in the Bay Area, the National Weather Service has put out a “red flag warning” through Tuesday.
Louis Anthony Trebino Jr. September 4, 1925 – August 7, 2013
A viewing will be held Monday, August 12, 2013, from 4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. (rosary begins at 7:00 P.M.) at Chapel of the Hills, 1331 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA. A Funeral Service will take place on Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at 2:00 P.M., at Chapel of the Hills. Inurnment has been scheduled for Saturday, August 17, 2013, at 2:00 P.M., at Calvary Sacred Heart Cemetery, 1100 Hillcrest Avenue, Hollister, CA. Refreshments to follow at the Elks Lodge, 351 Astro Dr., Hollister, CA. Please sign the online guestbook at www.chapelofthehills-auburn.com
YMCA hires longtime local as new executive director
After a two-month long interview process, including 10 separate question and answer sessions – four of which took place before a panel of her peers – Kelly Ramirez was still unsure if she landed her dream job as the Mount Madonna YMCA’s Executive Director.
Police arrest Gilroy felon on drugs, weapons charges
Thanks to the help of watchful community members, Gilroy Police have arrested 34-year-old Thomas Vasquez for allegedly being a felon in possession of ammunition; possession of methamphetamine; and parole violation; according to the GPD.
