Gavilan College wins regional award
The Gavilan College Communications Studies Program has won the 2013 Model Communication Program Award from the Western States Communication Association.
Student of the Week: Thao (Nicole) Nguyen
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 Thao (Nicole) Nguyen, 18, is this week's Student of the Week.
Gilroy has deep – and growing – roots as ‘Tree City USA’
Gilroy has something in common with the likes of Beverly Hills, Berkeley, Santa Barbara, Las Vegas, Dallas, Miami and New York.
Walter Edsel LaPeer July 5, 1929 – February 17, 2013
Condolences at HabingFamilyFuneralHome.com. Deceased's funeral arrangements : Habing Family Funeral Home
Shoes, toothbrushes and classroom supplies…
Activities Director Gloria Hennessy at Christopher High School says she “can’t stand by and do nothing” when she sees one of her students coming to school wearing clothing that is worn out or shoes that are about to fall apart.
Hoops: Javier, Dolmo win youth free-throw contest titles
Gilroy’s Katherina Javier (girls) and Jeremiah Dolmo (boys) won 10-year-old district and regional titles at a Knights of Columbus free-throw contest Saturday in Los Altos.
Football: Registration for Gilroy Browns on tap
Gilroy Browns Football and Cheer will host walk-in registration from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 3 in the Gilroy High cafeteria.
Soccer: Del Mar edges CHS girls out of playoffs, 1-0
Christopher High’s girls soccer team saw its season end in heartbreaking fashion Wednesday, as the Cougars suffered a 1-0 loss at undefeated Del Mar in the first round of the Central Coast Section Division II playoffs.
Teen arrested after stolen gun thrown during foot pursuit
Morgan Hill Police arrested a 16-year-old Morgan Hill resident on W. Main Avenue after he dropped a stolen handgun during a foot pursuit on Friday afternoon.
Sylvia Hamilton May 25, 1942 – February 16, 2013
Services will be held Saturday, February 23, 2013, at Johnson’s Funeral, 17720 Monterey St., Morgan Hill, CA 95037 (408) 779-8456. A viewing will begin at 9:00 A.M., with services at 10:00 A.M. Reception will be held at a later date to honor Sylvia’s service to the community. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Live Oak Foundation in the name of Julie Hayes or Richard Hayes Scholarships. Mail checks to: Live Oak Foundation, P.O. Box 10, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. Donations are tax deductible.























