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Paulina Llamas was playing soccer by the time she was 5 years old, and there were early signs of her talent.

After working 18 hour days in eastern Afghanistan where he operates and repairs armored vehicles damaged by blasts from improvised explosive devices or mechanical failures, Private First Class Ryan Reynaud of Gilroy returned to base camp and was met with an unpleasant surprise: Breakfast was no longer being served in the chow hall.

The City of Gilroy has big plans this year to improve the overall mobility of its streets, and a new face in town will play a big roll in that vision.

Josue Salgado scored on an assist from Jose Romo, and freshman goalkeeper Carlos Arroyo posted a three-save shutout to lead Christopher’s boys soccer team to a 1-0 home win over Monte Vista Christian on Thursday.

If the Doc Buchanan Invitational is any indication of the state meet, Gilroy High’s wrestling team is in good shape. The Mustangs placed fifth in the Doc B on Jan. 5 at Clovis High.

Gilroy High’s wrestling team rode seven pins to a 61-15 home win over Monterey on Wednesday night as the host Mustangs celebrated Alumni Night.

It was announced this week in a press release that the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tom Torlakson, has made recommendations to the Governor and Legislature to shift the focus of Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) testing in California to require students to think critically, solve problems and show a greater depth of knowledge.

The Aromas Water District Board of Directors is set to meet Tuesday and consider voting on an agreement prepared by Caltrans related to the Highway 101 crossing at San Juan Road.

Morgan Hill police recovered about $7,000 worth of electronics equipment using a tracking application downloaded to one of the missing items.