Calling all creative kids: Discover Arts is back
Are your kids driving you completely insane? Does your family need to get out of the house and do something creative?
City hits a development wall
The Government Relations Committee gathered Friday to discuss the City of Gilroy Residential Development Ordinance (RDO) process during the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce’s regular meeting.
Crime briefs: Juvenile bites stepmother on the hand
This week Gilroy Police responded to a variety of crimes, including pit bull attacks, burglaries, assaults and forgery.
Police find handgun, wanted felon in parked vehicle
Police found a handgun and a wanted felon when they checked on a man slumped over the steering wheel of a parked car outside a McDonalds restaurant, authorities said.Â
Frederick A. Ziemann August 21, 1925 – February 7, 2013
 Services will be held on Friday, February 22, 2013, at 11:00 A.M. at the Habing Family Funeral Home, which is located at 129 Fourth Street, in Gilroy. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to the charity of your choice. Condolences can be sent to www.HabingFamilyFuneralHome.com
Hearing continued for drive-by murder suspects
A preliminary hearing for five young men accused of killing Sobrato High School freshman Tara Romero, 14, in a Nov. 4, 2011 drive-by shooting was continued to a later date Monday, authorities said.Â
Free disaster prep training starting Feb. 27 in Morgan Hill
City of Morgan Hill public safety personnel will conduct free basic training for those who wish to volunteer for the Community Emergency Response Team.Â
Legislation introduced capping severance pay for superintendents
Assemblymember Luis Alejo (D-Salinas) today introduced Assembly Bill 280, which places a three-month cap on the severance pay of a school district superintendent. Currently, when a superintendent’s contract of employment is terminated, he or she is eligible for a severance pay of up to 18 times their monthly salary, which can potentially be very costly.
