Crop report rosier than last year
Local agriculture in 2012 recovered some of the losses it suffered the previous year thanks to better weather patterns and steady demand for the region’s most voluminous commodities, according to the Santa Clara County Division of Agriculture’s annual crop report which was released earlier this week.
‘Shark Tank’ winner sinks teeth in
Nearly one month after Heather Pacheco bested 12 other contestants in a competition aimed at getting a new business into one of Gilroy's 24 vacant downtown properties, the Garlic Capital is on track to boast the “best new trend in affordable luxury” – but the process hasn’t been smooth sailing for the winner in her quest to find exactly the right building for her new “blow-dry bar.”
Local vendors benefit from fireworks sales
Patriotism was celebrated brightly in Gilroy on the Fourth of July.
Adopt Buffy
Buffy is an adult cat who is sweet, vocal and loves people. She would be best as an only cat. She has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since April and would love to find a forever home. Interested? Call (408) 686-3900.
William Buster Goodwin August 3, 1941 – June 30, 2013
Memorial service to be held at Bolado Park Golf Club, 7777 Airline Hwy, Tres Pinos, CA on August 3, 2013, at 1:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers please make donation to "Always & Forever Tributes" with the American Diabetes Association, an account has been set up under his name. www.diabetes.org/tribute
Little League Baseball: 11, 12-year-old All Stars Claim district crown
The 11 and 12-year-old Gilroy Little League All Stars are District 59 champions — though both teams earned their crowns in very different ways.
