Fill in the pool, build bocce courts and let them eat cake
At a recent City Council retreat, ’twas suggested that the city fill in the swimming pool at South Valley Middle School and build bocce ball courts. And, as a stunningly brilliant ancillary measure, the city will seek a summer use contract with the Hilton Garden Inn and Motel 6 that would allow east side Gilroy residents to purchase a $125 family pass, giving them summer access to the hotel pools. Parking not included. Just kidding … I think, but sometimes you just shake you’re head and wonder about the inability to connect the dots.
Community generosity fuels migrant toy drive
For the past two years, Gilroyans Lionel and Marilyn have inspired me by their example of selfless giving and what Christmas truly means at a time of year when wages are at their lowest for field workers and the livelihood of migrant families is at its most precarious.
Warriors tickets go on sale Wednesday
The Golden State Warriors announced that single-game tickets for
Getting out: Find your landscape
As I sat down to write about another hike at another park, a
A lowercase ‘y’ will help you set up properly
Setting up a shot correctly is certainly the most important
Here’s why the Welcome Center is vital to Gilroy
The May 15, 2015, issue of the Gilroy Dispatch article on the Gilroy Welcome Center has prompted this letter. My hope is that the community will reach out to elected officials and that the City Administrator will take an active role in explaining the positive, financial benefit this public-private organization brings to the City of Gilroy.