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Community: Sister Cities sends young woman to Azores to represent Gilroy
Gavilan grad celebrates Portuguese heritage Isabella Vieira in her custom dress made specially for the parade. Photo courtesy Isabella Vieira By Kaylee Arca An island royalty for a day, Isabella Vieira was chosen by the nonprofit Gilroy Sister Cities to represent the local Portuguese community at the Sanjoaninas Festival in Angra do Heroísmo. [...]
Archive August 14 – 27, 2024
Click on headlines below to discover the latest news and opinions in our community Click on the Main Story headline below to read about the Gilroy Rodeo Queen for 2024 Main story: Rodeo Queen brings a crown of fun tradition to Gilroy Nonprofit profile: Miller Red Barn preserves Gilroy's ag history Guest column [...]
Nonprofit profile: Miller Red Barn preserves Gilroy’s ag history
Collection of prune box-ends donated by Gilroyan Al Gagliardi The Miller Red Barn restoration began in 2014 and now 10 years later is a repository for the city's agricultural heritage. Photo by Marty Cheek By Calvin Nuttall Standing proudly in Gilroy’s Christmas Hill Park, the Miller Red Barn serves as an idyllic monument [...]
Guest column . . . Nolan Lyle: Reviving our farming heritage is a model for community renewal
Majority of dogs were found as strays Woody, a German Shepherd who is looking for a forever home, with Lisa Jenkins, program manager, County of Santa Clara Animal Services at the County of Santa Clara Animal Shelter. Photo by Nolan Lyle By Nolan Lyle Nolan Lyle Woody the German Shepherd, [...]
Editorial: OSA’s Coyote Valley preserve moves to inclusivity in nature
Studies suggest nature exposure can aid in managing chronic pain. Two hikers enjoy a trail at Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve. Photo courtesy Open Space Authority This editorial is the opinion of Gilroy Life In an era where urban sprawl often overshadows the need for accessible green spaces, the Santa Clara Valley Open [...]
Around Town … with Robert Airoldi: Gilroy Chamber of Commerce selects Danny Mitchell as new president/CEO
Former businessman has been an active community member By Robert Airoldi Robert Airoldi Danny Mitchell The Gilroy Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Board of Directors selected Danny Mitchell as the new President/CEO of the organization. An experienced business leader and former chairman of the board for the organization, Mitchell will [...]