Schools

Carlo LeGan, 17, Gilroy, senior at Mount Madonna School (491 Summit Road)

GILROY—Gavilan Community College Trustees this week began the transition to a new election format designed to ensure the one-person one-vote principle and that minorities have a fair shot at equal representation.

Study group looks at GHS block schedule

The kindergartners of Glen View Elementary School watched with wide eyes, bouncing on their tip-toes in anticipation as Principal Corina Sapien cut the yellow ribbon that separated them from their new playground Tuesday morning. As the ends of ribbon hit the pavement, the 5- and 6-year-olds swarmed the brightly colored play space, which has been three years in the making.

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. CHS sophomore Bridget Brown, 16, is this week's Student of the Week.

An estimated 300 to 500 children will get creative

Alfonzo Basurto knows firsthand just how much a few extra pounds