‘Caring climate’ at PA Walsh garners special award for school
Before Elvia Teixeira took the helm as principal in fall 2013 at P.A. Walsh Elementary School, she was forewarned of the school’s less-than-favorable reputation for having major disciplinary issues and poor parent participation.
Homeowner thanks Park Fire crews
Firefighters responded quickly and saved the home, and Dewey Gordon, 65, wanted to publicly thank the crews from CalFire and multiple other agencies that responded to the fire.
Public hearing on tap to discuss plans for Borello Elementary School
A hearing introducing the Preliminary Environmental Assessment report on the 10-acre property reserved for a new $20 million public elementary school in northeast Morgan Hill is the first order of business on the April 5 board of education docket.
Gilroy Garlic Festival returns
The Gilroy Garlic Festival returned Friday after a six-year absence, drawing thousands of visitors from across the country to the South County Grove at Gilroy Gardens for three days of garlicky food, live entertainment and community fundraising.
The festival, which ran July 25-27, marked its...
Grant brings Poppy Jasper scavenger hunt to public transit
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority has awarded an $18,000 grant to the Poppy Jasper International Film Festival to create a transit-oriented scavenger hunt connecting the downtowns of Gilroy and Morgan Hill during the festival's eight-day run in April.
The grant, part of VTA’s Transit-Oriented...
‘Honk! Jr.’ celebrates differences on stage
Little Theatre Productions of Gilroy is bringing the heartwarming musical “Honk! Jr.” to the stage beginning March 21.
Directed and produced by mother-daughter duo Rebecca and Hilary Little, the show at the Gilroy High School Theater features a cast of about 80 performers aged 6-17...
Charter School Foundation awards scholarships
The Charter School of Morgan Hill Foundation has awarded scholarships to graduating high school students who are alumni of the Charter School of Morgan Hill, for use in their pursuit of undergraduate degrees at their chosen institutions. This year, five students who graduated from local...
Croy Road resident wants speed limit signs to deter reckless driving
One longtime Croy Road resident’s growing concern over reckless driving on the winding, mountainous road has prompted county staff to take a closer look to see if any corrective measures are necessary.
