Make a difference at G-fest: Become a bone marrow donor!
In light of the fast-approaching Gilroy Garlic Festival July 27, 28 and 29 in Christmas Hill Park, the Gilroy Rotary Club would like to extend a friendly reminder about their bone marrow donor registry booth that will be set up next to the Rotary's wine tasting pavilion on the ranch side of Christmas Hill Park.
10th annual San Martin car show approaching
The 10th annual San Martin Happy Days custom and classic car show will take place Aug. 18.
Vince Camuto Store celebrates first year
On June 23, ambassadors of the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce, store manager Gabe Betancourt and employees at the Vince Camuto Store in the Gilroy Premium Outlets, 8155 Arroyo Circle, Suite A016 to congratulate them on their first anniversary.
Council members prefer keeping fire talks private
While the Hollister fire union and city manager have traded public claims in the aftermath of the association’s no-confidence vote against him and Fire Chief Fred Cheshire, some council members stressed the need to keep talks civil and, preferably, behind closed doors.
Pet Friends at Hollister Street Festival
Pet Friends will be attending the Hollister Street Festival. We will have a booth there to talk about Pet Friends Rescue, and the mission of Pet Friends Rescue and Spay/Neuter Clinic. We will also commemorate the 20th Anniversary of Pet Friends, with a 20/20 special on adoption fees. Kitten adoptions will be discounted $20, and adult cats will have their adoption fees reduced to $20. We will have coupons available at the Pet Friends booth at the Street Festival, so stop by and ask about the cats and dogs available at Pet Friends.
Sheriff explains possible impact from ‘anti-Arizona’ bill
People ask Sheriff Darren Thompson all the time if the county deports illegal immigrants who are arrested.
Newspaper picnic contest winner revealed
The entries for the Best Local Winery to Have a Picnic contest poured in from folks who bubbled over for their favorite winery to sip wine and well, have a picnic. There were so many great entries that we were pressed to add an extra winner – a tie for fifth place - and are giving a grand-prize to the outstanding entry. Cheers and thanks to everyone who submitted an entry.
Islamic center back in spotlight
The South Valley Islamic Community is preparing to make a crucial push for their long-awaited Cordoba Center project in San Martin to county planners, and is expecting a vocal crowd of local residents to show up to a series of upcoming community meetings.
