Proposed PEV charging system mandate called into question
Some local winery owners in unincorporated areas might think twice about expanding their operations, if a proposed ordinance drafted by the Santa Clara County Planning Department comes into effect.
Sheriff’s blotter: grand theft
Here is your latest digest of criminal happenings in South County, recorded from the Santa Clara County Sheriff's substation in San Martin.
Gilroyan warns of alleged phone scammers touting computer upgrades
A Gilroy man who has been called at least 15 times by identify theft scammers claiming to be from Microsoft wants to spread the warning and prevent additional people from being victimized.
Thanksgiving reminder: Waste not, want not
Leading up to Thanksgiving, reminders are everywhere to give to those in need. As we strive to make sure everyone gets a figurative and literal piece of the pie, it is striking to recognize that there are ways we can increase the size of the pie as well. According to a study by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, an estimated 30-40% of our food is wasted, equivalent to $166 billion each year. Imagine how many more meals there would be to go around if it weren’t for this waste. And think of the reduction in your grocery bill!
Woman who left abusive ex struggles with lingering ties
DEAR ABBY: I was married to a man who ruled my every move. After years of torture and abuse, I finally became frightened enough to leave. Since then I have met a wonderful, caring, loving man who I wouldn't trade for the world. He treats me with kindness, respect and love. He makes me laugh and smile and appreciate life. I am allowed to be myself and function how I will. I am happier than I have ever been.
Maureen Tobin named new City Communications and Engagement Manager
Maureen Tobin, who has worked more than six years in the City of Morgan Hill’s Community Services Department, was named Tuesday as the City’s new Communications and Engagement Manager, according to City Manager Steve Rymer. In her new role, Tobin will be responsible for overseeing the City’s community engagement, public information and internal communications efforts, Rymer said in a press release. “After a highly competitive recruitment process, we are pleased to have Maureen serving as the City’s first Communications and Engagement Manager,” Rymer said. “We are looking forward to her working with the entire organization to advance the City Council’s communication and engagement priorities by enhancing transparency and access to public information.” Tobin is currently the City’s Community Services Manager. Her work in the community services department over the last six years have focused primarily on marketing and communications for the City’s recreation facilities, programs and services, according to the press release. She will start her new job as Communications and Engagement Manager in January 2014. The City Council created the new Communications and Engagement Manager in the 2013-2014 fiscal year budget, as part of the Council’s annual goal to improve community engagement. “I am honored to serve the organization and the Morgan Hill community in this new role,” Tobin said. “I look forward to the opportunity to work internally and with the community to improve and enhance communications and information sharing.”The listed salary range for the new job, according to the City’s website, is between $7,807 and $10,017 monthly.
A sign of the wines
New signs directing wine-loving motorists to South County wineries will do much more than keep agritourists and oenophiles from becoming disoriented under uniformly blue skies and rolling hills in search of vineyards and tasting rooms.
Prep Swimming: Brolin inks letter of intent with Washington State
MORGAN HILL — All the early morning workouts, weight training and practices have paid off for Gilroy’s Anna Brolin.
Meeting ‘good guy’ online requires serious search
DEAR ABBY: May I address a question you printed on July 24? "Where Are the Good Guys?" has trouble meeting men and wrote about seeking sexual partners on Craigslist. You answered that there were no good men there.
Dominguez sentenced to nine months in county jail
A former Gilroy Unified School District trustee was handcuffed and led away holding back tears Thursday following a formal apology to his family and the community of Gilroy, but the display of raw emotion did little to sway the outcome of his sentence.








