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December 23, 2025

Go wild at WERC!

W.E.R.C., the Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center in Morgan Hill, is accepting applications for volunteers who are available to work during the morning on Monday, Wednesday or Saturday. Duties include cleaning, feeding, and caring for injured, orphaned and sick native wildlife. All volunteers are required to be at least 16 years old. Volunteers working at our site work a 3-hour shift, at least once a week and are asked to make a four-month commitment. The orientation session will be held on June 9th, 2012.

GPS Flea Market and Carnival

The big scissors and red ribbon were brought to the Gilroy Prep School Flea Market and Carnival event on April 28. Surrounded by students, Principal James Dent cuts the ribbon. The school provides a world-class education to students of Gilroy. Beginning with kindergarten through second grades, GPS will expand to K-8 over the next six years. For information, visit gilroyprep.com.

Cyclonix celebrates sixth anniversary

Cyclonix Inc. recently celebrated its sixth anniversary and its best first quarter ever. Warren Lopez, vice president of Cyclonix, shared the news at the company’s annual team dinner and awards ceremony. In addition, Cyclonix named Julie Budde and Adam Lopez its Employees of the Year. Greg Bailey won the Murphy Award for symbolizing the spirit of Cyclonix and Billy Flick was named rookie of the year.

Chris Hoch joins EverBank

EverBank announced that Chris Hoch has joined the retail lending division as a mortgage loan officer. Hoch will work out of EverBank’s Santa Clara and San Benito offices. He will offer residential mortgage solutions to local customers and build awareness of EverBank’s products and programs in the local community. Hoch has more than 23 years of experience in the mortgage industry. He belongs to the Santa Clara County Association of Realtors, the Women’s Council of Realtors and is a board member of Community Media Access Partnership.

Brad Ledwith attends MASTERS Conference

Brad Ledwith, from Ledwith Financial Wealth Management recently attended the MASTERS Conference, an event for top advisors hosted in Washington, D.C., by LPL Financial, the nation’s number one independent broker-dealer. “Attending the MASTERS Conference helps demonstrate our firm’s commitment to continuing education,” Ledwith said. “Through this event, I gained insight into many of the latest financial strategies and trends that will allow me to continue putting my clients’ best interests first.” 

Boxer swings for new passion with nursing degree

With only one fight in 47 months, Kelsey Jeffries isn’t blind to the possible end of her boxing career. Her involvement with the sport for more than 15 years, though, has prepared her for its possible end.

Forum on future charter school scheduled in Hollister

A Gilroy-based charter school with plans to open a similar charter school in Hollister is hosting an educational forum June 13 at Paine's Restaurant.

Sierra kidnapping suspect’s hearing postponed

The rescheduled arraignment hearing for the Morgan Hill man accused of kidnapping and murdering Sierra LaMar was postponed again Thursday. 

Charter school on the horizon?

Hollister area residents last week toured Gilroy Prep School and heard a presentation from staff officials who talked openly about plans to open a similar charter school in San Benito County.

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