New location, new day, new directors for Gilroy Farmers’ Market
The budding directors of the Gilroy Farmer's Market are hoping to cultivate the downtown community with a new location, vendors and activities as the venue kicks off a brand new season Saturday.
Free pet adoption this weekend
It's a breezy, sunny day and Colleen, a 2-year old dog with an endless love for fetch, playfully chases a tennis ball in the grass. The border collie mix is sweet and lovable, but she has yet to find a permanent home. Colleen is just one of the many animals available for adoption at the County of Santa Clara Animal Care and Control. This Saturday and Sunday, Colleen and all of the other dogs and cats at the shelter can be adopted at no cost, thanks to the shelter's participation in Maddie's Pet Adoption Days - America's largest free pet adoption event.
Tackling the transient issue
Wearing trendy blue jeans and a smart floral print top, Diana Clinton, 54, looks every inch the urban professional as she taps away on a laptop in the office of the Gilroy Compassion Center on Monterey Road. The only hint she may be a client is the deeply tanned skin she’s earned living outside in Gilroy for almost five years – the low point in a steady quality-of-life decline since she was laid off from IBM in 1988.
Furniture scammers in the hot seat for fraud
A Gilroy furniture store is under fire for allegedly scamming customers and operating without a business license for months, according to the Gilroy Police Department.
Hometown salute to veterans and life in America
Hundreds of families congregated on the streets, their faces pointing to the cloudy sky as five synchronized fighter planes soared over 10th and Monterey streets to kick off Monday morning’s Memorial Day parade in Gilroy.
Margaret Bellezza October 27, 1911 – May 22, 2013
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mary's Parish, 11 First Street, Gilroy. A funeral service will be held Monday, June 3, 2013, at 9:30 A.M., at Habing Family Funeral Home, 129 Fourth St., in Gilroy. Viewing will start at 8:30 A.M. A reception will follow the service. Online condolences at www.habingfamilyfuneralhome.com.
Mary Ellen Salinas May 13, 1943 – May 28, 2013
Memorial Services Saturday, June 1, 2013 at 2:00 P.M., at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses, 8531 Forest St., Gilroy. Condolences at HabingFamilyFuneralHome.com
Mary Ellen Salinas May 13, 1943 – May 28, 2013
Memorial Services Saturday, June 1, 2013 at 2:00 P.M., at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses, 8531 Forest St., Gilroy. Condolences at HabingFamilyFuneralHome.com
Santos named a finalist for Handbag Designer Awards
Rachel Santos has been named a finalist for the 7th Annual Independent Handbag Designer Awards. A ceremony will take place June 19 in New York.
