Sheriff to speak at next Lunch with Leaders
The next Lunch With Leaders event is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 20 at Ridgemark Golf & Country Club, 3800 Airline Highway.
Alejo talks environmental matters on ‘Going Green’
"Going Green TV" hosts David Huboi and Shawn Novack interviewed State Assemblyman Luis Alejo for the episode taped on Feb. 22.
County mediates migrant camp dispute over kitchen
The Homeless Coalition of San Benito County and the Farm Labor Association will be working with the board of supervisors to mediate a conflict that has arisen this winter season over the use of kitchen facilities at the migrant camp on Southside Road.
Si, Se Puede! is back in the swing of things
After a semester off, the Si, Se Puede! Learning Center reopened in January with a revamped curriculum for the afterschool program.
Business Buzz: Final hotel deadline passed, but hope remains
The final deadline for a hotel developer to move forward on the project has passed, but it hasn’t stopped city officials from pushing for a renewed effort.
Retired teachers support younger generations
The San Benito County Retired Teachers’ Association provided six grants to local teachers on Dec. 13 of $50 to spend in their classrooms. The grants were given by Local Division 26.
Hot Ticket March 1, 2013
ONGOING: GHS class of ’83 reunion: Who do you know that graduated from Gilroy High School in 1983? The class of ’83’s 30th reunion is coming soon and graduates’ email addesses are wanted. To submit yours or for more information, email the committee at [email protected].
El Rancho owners ‘testing waters’ for possible development
There is renewed interest from property owners and a developer to possibly build thousands of homes on the El Rancho San Benito land where DMB proposed the 6,800-unit community before departing nearly three years ago.
Local photographer’s work on display
The current exhibit in the Gilroy City Hall Gallery is by photographer Rachelle Lee. An Idaho native who relocated to Gilroy with her husband in 2004, she was quick to tell me that she loves Gilroy for its small town feeling, the lovely views and most of all the friendly people. The exhibit featuring portraits of children will be on view through March and April.
