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Gilroy Life
Ukrainian refugee family finds a warm welcome in South Valley
Barchuks resettled with help from nonprofits, Morgan Hill Rotary Photo by Calvin Nuttall Thanks to the local Rotary Club members, Dmytro and Iryna Barchuk with their son, Tymur, have found a friendly home in Morgan Hill. By Calvin Nuttall Since fleeing their home in Kyiv on the brink of the Russian attack on [...]
Your Estate … with James Ward: Dying intestate is like dying without any estate plan at all
"To be safe, just get things done now. Don’t delay. Take care of business." By James Ward James Ward What happens if you die without a will or trust? Well, if you have joint co-owners, or if you’ve named beneficiaries on accounts, the assets should pass to those other people. But, what if [...]
Community Voices … with Kaylee Arca: Dancers of Lana’s celebrate 45 years of the performing arts
"Growing up, dance was my everything and consumed my free time outside of school." By Kaylee Arca Kaylee Arca Ben Franklin said there are only two certainties in life: death and taxes. But I have a third. I was certainly born to dance. My parents enrolled me in recreational classes at Lana’s Dance [...]
County closes $250 million budget deficit, maintains critical services
$12.5 billion budget also focuses on advancing equity, inclusion By Staff Reports The County of Santa Clara successfully adopted its fiscal year 2024-25 budget, closing a $250 million deficit while preserving essential services and programs for the community. Approved by the Board of Supervisors June 13, the $12.5 billion budget is balanced to prevent any [...]
Around Town … with Robert Airoldi: Gilroy Foundation awards nearly $500,000 in scholarships to students
Students submitted nearly 850 applications this year Photo courtesy Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park By Robert Airoldi Robert Airoldi In a heart-warming display of support for our community's youth, the Gilroy Foundation awarded a staggering $495,950 in scholarships to local students including from the four Gilroy public high schools: Gilroy High [...]
Calendar of Events
Find out what's happening in the South Valley with our community calendar Monday Line Dancing • Enjoy line dancing from 6 to 8 p.m., at the San Martin Lions Club, 12415 Murphy Ave., San Martin. Beginners start at the beginning of the hour. Cost is $5. Details: Denise Vaccaro, [email protected], (650) 400-6944. Grief Counseling • [...]