Stately trees slated for the saw
Four stately 100-year-old trees lining Fifth Street in Gilroy will soon be absent from the neighborhood skyline, and some aggrieved homeowners are questioning Gilroy’s commitment to live up to its “Tree City USA” moniker.
Baseball: Hard work, chemistry fuel worst-to-first tale at Gilroy High
His team had just run-ruled Everett Alvarez for its fourth straight win by 10 or more runs.
UPDATE: Federal funding grounded at airport
Editor's note: This story was updated 11:47 a.m. Friday, March 22 with comments from Jeff Bodin.
Day care teacher charged with dosing children’s sippy cups
A South County pre-school teacher was charged today with 10 misdemeanors after a fellow teacher discovered that she had dosed toddlers’ sippy cups with sleeping pills, according to authorities.
Student of the Week: Andrew Hathaway
Each month, the principals of Gilroy and Christopher high schools choose a total of four students (two from GHS and two from CHS) to spotlight. GHS senior Andrew Hathaway, 17, is this week's Student of the Week.
City wages war on payday lenders
City Council is coming after check cashing and payday loan businesses with torches and pitchforks, following a disparaging critique of the industry that could potentially shut such operations down in Gilroy.
Gav trustee honored
Gavilan College Trustee Laura Perry, the community college’s longest-serving board member, will be honored for her 20 years of service at the 2013 Annual Trustees Conference in May.
Garlic mogul rains generosity on GHS
Gilroy's Don of generosity, Don Christopher of Christopher Ranch, donated two new vans and 100 Nook e-readers to Gilroy High School last month.
