Record temperatures take a toll on South Valley
The historic heat wave that has gripped most of California this week has resulted in broken temperature records, prompted cities and counties to open public “cooling centers” for the vulnerable, limited outdoor school activities—and might have even damaged a stretch of highly traveled asphalt...
Bilingual School Wins State Award
Amid praises of “good job” and star-shaped stickers, a student attending school in Gilroy may also receive a different kind of compliment: “excelente,” “muy bueno” or “terrifico.”
Gavilan College embraces historic election changes
GILROY--Gavilan Community College trustees have supported making changes to the way voters elect them, a trustee confirmed.
Assistant supe resignation will come after lengthy paid medical leave
Update: Dispatch obtains copies of settlement agreement,
Joint sales tax – trustees push on
The Gilroy Unified School District Board of Education unanimously voted Thursday to continue exploring the possibility of a joint city-school sales tax, which could yield up to $11.5 million annually depending on a 0.25, 0.50 or 1 percent local sales tax increase.
