Navigator Schools to Morgan Hill next?
The second step towards bringing a new charter school to the Morgan Hill Unified School District was completed Tuesday as the Board of Education hosted a public hearing “to determine the level of support for the petition by teachers, employees of the district and parents/guardians.”
Residents urge county to support immigration reform
Margaret Rebecchi, a retired teacher in San Benito County, shared a personal story at a recent San Benito County board meeting to explain why she feels immigration reform is important.
Artists soak in the sun at Aromas Hills Garden Tour
The Aromas Hills Artisans enjoyed a Saturday in the garden May 11, with the annual Aromas Hills Garden Tour. Visitors were able to visit the gardens of Aromas residents, where many artisans had set up pieces of their artwork for sale. Visitors checked in at the Aromas Grange, where they were able to purchase a map of the participating homes. Members of the local 4-H group sold plants and box lunches. Artwork created by members of the Aromas Hills Artisans can be seen at the Blak Sage Gallery, 727 San Benito St., through May 28 as part of the Open Studios Preview Exhibition. Four Aromas artists will also be participating in the Open Studios Tour on June 1 and 2, when San Benito County artists open their studios to visitors.
Get lucky at ‘sweepstakes cafe’
Illegal gambling operations masquerading as Internet cafes are springing up in storefront strip malls across the state according to the California Bureau of Gambling Control – and Gilroy is no exception.
Scrapbook May 13-17, 2013
BIRTHDAY: Helen Tennant Kerlin: Helen Tennant Kerlin, of Gilroy, celebrated her 100th birthday on April 20. She was honored at a gathering of 100 guests at Mama Mia’s Restaurant and attributes her longevity to two key factors: her Irish blood and an occasional “nip.”
