Hello I was wondering why there is absolutely zero information
about your new high school in Gilroy, or did you all not know that
there is another school?
“Hello I was wondering why there is absolutely zero information about your new high school in Gilroy, or did you all not know that there is another school? Looking through the newspaper, it looks like there is something on Gilroy High on every page. It would be nice to have a local reporter out there at Christopher High. Maybe you could write a weekly piece on it as you do with Gilroy High School.”
Red Phone: Dear Say What, There is a new high school in town? Just kidding.
We will certainly give Christopher High its fair share of attention. Gilroy High has indeed been getting a larger share of the news lately, but that’s because it has been the center of several issues of note – a cheerleading skirt controversy and a bomb threat among them. In addition, the school educates a larger student population, so naturally the coverage will be slightly slanted toward Gilroy High.
That said, Christopher High will be the central focus of several articles soon as we look at a new special education program and the grand opening ceremony later this month.
Property not looking good
“Hi, Red Phone, I was wondering if there was a rule or ordinance about people’s property and keeping it clean. I see a lot of my neighbors who have their trash out in front and are just really messy. It would be nice if people would keep their houses and yards clean. They should really think about keeping their homes nice and clean and tidy so it brings up the property value if there is a home being sold.”
Red Phone: Dear Property Owner, The city indeed does have a blight ordinance in its municipal code. In brief, it defines what is and is not allowed. A property can’t be in serious disrepair, harbor vermin or be a health hazard. The city responds to these on a case by case basis, said Code Enforcement officer Scott Barron. To report a potential problem call 846-0264 and let the Red Phone know if you don’t hear anything. Since the city won’t respond to smaller issues, such as a tipped over garbage can, you may want to consider talking with your neighbors and letting them know your concerns.
Does water use cost city money?
“Hello, Red Phone, I have a question about the use of city water. This morning in the fields across from Las Animas Elementary School there are water trucks and other equipment prepping the land for what appears to be some construction. This water truck was filling up from what I would think would be a hydrant belonging to the city of Gilroy (this one is located at the intersection of Greenfield Drive and Luchessa Avenue). Does the city get reimbursed for the use of this water?”
Red Phone: Dear Well Watered, The truck you saw is working on an erosion control job contracted by the city. The water use is paid for by the contractor, said Gilroy Public Information Officer Joe Kline.
Peanut contamination?
“Hello, I heard that there was an outbreak at Ascencion Solorsano School. My son’s P.E. clothes smelled like chlorine one day when he came home. They said they had a peanut contamination. Is that true?
Red Phone: Dear Contaminated, We hope your son is OK. We take it he had not been swimming. Principal Sal Tomasello said there was no contamination. And he said that he didn’t know of anything that would would have caused the chlorine smell. So hope that helps quench any rumors.
