Cal-SOAP scholarship recipients
The South County California Student Opportunity and Access Program known as Cal-SOAP is celebrating a decade of helping low-income and first-generation students in San Benito and South County pursue their post-secondary education.
Sally M. Daley June 10, 1934 – January 1, 2013
Per her wishes, services will be private. Condolences can be made at www.HabingFamilyFuneralHome.com
Student of the Week: Samantha Holder
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 Samantha Frances Holder, 17, is this week's Student of the Week.
Legion commander: City talked of closing veterans building
The city’s financial situation with the Veterans Memorial Building is so dire, Hollister officials have talked of possibly closing the historic facility, said the commander of the local American Legion chapter involved in discussions to potentially manage it.
New immunization law requires parents to make “informed decisions”
On Sep. 30 Gov. Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 2109 into law which, as of Jan. 1, 2014, requires all California parents who do not have their children immunized to read information about the benefits and risks of immunizations. Parents must sign a waiver from a physician or a nurse practitioner stating they have received that information, before they will be allowed to enroll their children in school.
Free Morgan Hill newspaper in limbo due to financial setbacks
A new weekly community newspaper in Morgan Hill has suspended operations after publishing just two editions, due to financial difficulties and a “disgruntled” employee who made steady business difficult, according to the publisher.
Winter DUI arrests continue to drop
As a part of this winter holiday season’s enhanced DUI enforcement period, officers in Santa Clara County arrested 432 people on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Of these arrests, 63 were made by Gilroy and Morgan Hill police.
County weighs how to recoup general plan costs
San Benito County's general plan preliminary draft is anticipated to be released in January with a final price tag of $1.2 million. With the three-year process nearly complete, supervisors are considering a way to collect some of the cost through impact fees.
Updated: Pickup trucks collide near Fairview and Fallon roads
A juvenile with moderate injuries will be transported by air ambulance to a regional hospital from Spring Grove School after a collision between two pickup trucks near Fairview and Fallon roads around 9:30 a.m. Thursday.
Felony possession of a firearm, battery, under the influence
Gilroy Police blotter, Dec. 18 through Dec. 25
