Crews fight wildfire in Tres Pinos area
A wildfire in Tres Pinos that started late Friday morning burned about 300 acres as of mid-afternoon.
This weekend: Art and Wine Stroll
Downtown Gilroy’s Art and Wine stroll is coming up soon, a favorite annual event amongst locals who want to appreciate the finer things in life for an afternoon.
Coming up: Fun for foodies, familes and nature lovers
The Coyote Valley Family Farm Feast will feature something for foodies, families and nature lovers May 11, including locally grown food prepared by top Bay Area chefs, growers, live music and fun activities, according to event organizers.
Three quakes rock the same spot in one week
Some say bad things happen in threes, but when you live near Gilroy, Morgan Hill and Hollister – a terrestrial intersection where a handful of earthquake fault lines converge like superhighways (namely, Sargent, Calaveras, Quien Sabe, San Andreas and Paicines) the trio of temblors that popped up in the exact same spot this week is a matter of geographic reality; not superstition.
Four arrested in undercover sting
Police officers conducted several minor decoy/Should Tap operations throughout Morgan Hill last Saturday, April 27 and made four arrests for furnishing alcohol to a minor, according to Corpl. Scott Purivs with MHPD.
Library marks its own page in history
Late prolific author Ray Bradbury, whose many books are featured on the shelves at the Gilroy Library, never went to college because he couldn’t afford it.
Baseball: Barron leads long list of all-conference honors for Rams
Erik Barron’s impact on Gavilan College’s baseball program this season was apparent from the start.
Hot Ticket May 3
May 3: Natural Science Days: Gilroy Gardens will hold Natural Science Days for students May 3, 10, 17, 24, Oct. 18 and 25 at the park, 3050 Hecker Pass Highway. The program provide a unique opportunity for school children, grades K-5, to experience a “living laboratory” to enhance their learning. Cost: $15 per student and $5 per chaperone. Details: (408) 840-7100 or gilroygardens.org.
Crime Briefs: Man stabs sister with knife
It was crime as usual this week, plus a couple of strange incidents. Here's what Gilroy Police have been up to this week:
