A very special mother leaves legacy of humor, love
DEAR READERS: My beloved mother, Pauline Phillips, has passed away peacefully at the age of 94. Over the last quarter century Alzheimer's disease had stolen away bit by bit her remarkable intellect, but she battled her illness with courage and dignity. She was my best friend who can never be replaced.
Clarion call for Economic Summit
Gilroy has all the pieces in place to really start making “economic hay” in the next 5 years. And there’s every reason in the world to start that economic engine ASAP.
Soccer: Sophomore highlights bright present, future for CHS girls
Paulina Llamas was playing soccer by the time she was 5 years old, and there were early signs of her talent.
New city transportation engineer gets behind the wheel
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.
Drive to feed troops a better breakfast
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.
Roundup: CHS boys soccer, girls hoops win again in MBL action
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.
Wrestling: Gilroy ready for Mid-Cals
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.
VTA operates regular service on holiday
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority announced that it will operate buses and light rail on a regular schedule Monday. All other services including the ACE train and shuttles, Highway 17, Dumbarton Express and MST 55 express services will also operate regular service on the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
Wrestling: Mustangs celebrate Alumni Night with rout of Monterey
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.
An overhaul for STAR testing?
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.
