Community

Claiming unfair cuts in retirement and medical benefits, about 40 employees of Gilroy's Nob Hill Foods picketed outside the store during an abnormal November heat wave on Sunday afternoon. 

Shifty money-making scammers have been preying on elderly citizens in recent months, and police are cautioning residents not to accept an offer from any stranger that sounds too good to be true. 

Some residents in San Martin and Gilroy kicked off their Halloween with a jolt in the dark, early hours of the morning.

The Morgan Hill Community Foundation is preparing for National Philanthropy Month in November, by hosting its annual “Outstanding Philanthropist” awards, Nov. 9, at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center. The evening celebration will shine a spotlight on the multiple volunteers and philanthropists who are nominated by their peers as exemplary contributors to the Morgan Hill community. A typical honoree is a person who may have worked numerous volunteer hours or may have provided financial support. This year’s honoree list and the groups nominating them are:

McDonald's restaurant in Gilroy donated $900 to El Roble Elementary School as part of their McTeacher's Night fundraiser, which took place Wednesday evening, Oct. 24.

Elizabeth Zanetta loves to play with her toys.

On the one-year anniversary of her tragic death, family and friends of Tara Romero are inviting everyone to mark the anniversary and help celebrate a life cut short.

The contest has closed. Check the Friday issue to find out who won!