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Sports story: San Martin field of dreams teaches kids life lessons
Score Real Estate donates $5,000 to purchase artificial turf Photo by Marty CheekFrom left: Armando Garcia, Matt Cooper, Terrence Hunter, Aaron Parker, and Evan Nakagawa at the presentation of the $5,000 donation for artificial turf at the private baseball field. By Marty Cheek Nestled against the backdrop of the Diablo Range in [...]
Main story: At Christopher rally, students get warm welcome back
“Once a Cougar, always a Cougar,” is school’s motto Photo by Grayson LaBarreareStudents reach for a T-shirt shot into the stands during Christopher High School's welcome-back rally. By Grayson LaBarreare After a long summer break, the doors opened in late August for the 2024-25 school year at Christopher High School, greeting new students, [...]
Guest column by Loretta McCarty: Banned books to get spotlight at Sept. 14 Gilroy Library sale
Who decides which books get banned in the U.S. ? The answer is school boards. By Loretta McCarty Loretta McCarty Recently, I became a volunteer at the Gilroy Library bookstore, after being asked by a friend if I was interested in helping out. I was, and I did. It is something I always [...]
Editorial: 988 suicide lifeline is service for county residents in need
A service is only as good as how well it is used This editorial is the opinion of Gilroy Life In an era where mental health challenges are increasingly recognized as a public health crisis, Santa Clara County's push to promote its 988 Crisis and Suicide Prevention Lifeline is not just commendable — it's essential. [...]
Around Town … with Robert Airoldi: Three Gilroy firefighters save the life of a seven-year-old girl
They went to her aid, performing CPR until she began to breathe Gilroy Fire Department firefighters/paramedics who went to aid of drowning girl. Gilroy Fire Department OES 2614: FIre Engineer Carlos Hernandez,Firefighter Paramedic Marcus Ortega and Fire Captain Daniel Lozano. Photo courtesy Gilroy Fire Department By Robert Airoldi Robert Airoldi Three [...]
Community Voices … with Victoria Garcia: Latino Family Fund’s program trains youth in giving charity
The Latino Family Fund is becoming a nonprofit organization Students at Brownell Middle School learn about various nonprofits through the YIP program. Photo courtesy Latino Family Fund By Victoria Garcia Victoria Garcia When I entered the sixth grade, I grew increasingly nervous. I knew few people making the transition with me [...]
Nonprofit profile: Garlic Festival Association gives back to South Valley nonprofits
Event created after Rudy Melone read news story about French soup festival Published in the July 27-August 10, 2016 issue of Gilroy Life By Nicholas Preciado and Marty Cheek Photo courtesy Gilroy Garlic Festival [...]
Wines profile: South Valley wines proud to be served at upcoming U.S. Women’s Open
Guglielmo, Jason-Stephens, Fortino and Morgan wineries will be featured Published in the June 29 – July 12, 2016 issue of Gilroy Life By Marty Cheek Photo courtesy www.foodielovesfitness.comA view of CordeValle Golf Resort from [...]
Dining profile: San Martin Cafe offers multi-cultural menu, cozy atmosphere
Restaurant now offers catering services; upgraded menu items Published in the June 29 – July 12, 2016 issue of Gilroy Life By Lauren Newcomb Photo by Lauren NewcombLuis Galo Biondi in the kitchen at the [...]