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We’ve lost our publisher, our leader and our muse; rest in peace Marty
Where do I begin? Coming on the heels of Rich Firato's death, then finding out the day after Marty Cheek died Sept. 9, I learn Mike Cox, the founder of Anaerobe Systems, and his newly formed sustainability company, Anaerobe Energy, died Sept. 10. (See his obituary on page 7.) I recall reading a post on [...]
Marty Cheek, who leaves a lasting legacy, dies at 57
Morgan Hill Life publisher and 2011 Man of the Year fondly remembered By Robert Airoldi Photos courtesy Poonam Chabra and John McKay. Marty Cheek at the Holi Hindu festival celebrated by IASC March 30 of this year. It is a festival of colors, love, and spring. Above: Cheek with his novel "Humanity - A [...]
Breaking news: Gavilan to break ground on $65 million library and student resource cnter
Construction funded by Measure X bond Story published online on September 6, 2024 Concept drawing of new library. Courtesy Gavilan College By Staff Report Gavilan College is set to mark a significant milestone in its campus development with a groundbreaking ceremony for its new library and student resource center. The event, scheduled for [...]
CHP Breaking News: DUI Checkpoint Gilroy Thursday September 5
This is a press release from the Hollister/Gilroy CHP Office
Aging with Attitude … with Dorie Sugay: Take the stress away from homecoming after a hospital or rehab stay
Don’t forget little touches that could make loved-ones smile By Dorie Sugay Dorie Sugay According to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the hospital average re-admission rate in the United States is 14.56 percent and 25 percent of all readmissions are preventable. To help prevent readmission, the family must have a plan [...]
Archive September 11-24, 2024
Click on headlines below to discover the latest news and opinions in our community Click on the main story headline below to learn about Sobrato High's welcome home rally Main story: At Christopher rally, students get warm welcome back Sports: Baseball Field of Dreams in San Martin Guest column by Loretta McCarty: Banned [...]
Demonstration Garden gaining traction as a community gathering place
Many of the vegetables and herbs used in the Farm-to-Table meal were harvested from the garden Published in the September 20 - October 3, 2017 issue of Gilroy Life Photo courtesy Gilroy Demonstration GardenGardening [...]
Rosy’s at the Beach
Morgan Hill Seafood Restaurant: Rosy's at the Beach Click on a headline to read about Rosy's at the Beach: Dining profile: Rosy’s chef uses lessons he learned from masters to enhance menu Dining profile: Rosy’s [...]
Winery profile: Fifth generation of family now operating, expanding Fernwood Cellars
Winemaker uses only grapes grown on the property to make fine wines Published in the November 2 – 15, 2016 issue of Gilroy Life By Lauren Newcomb Photo by Fernwood CellarsA couple married at [...]
Two South Valley men taking their beer brewing hobby to the next level
Crowds couldn't get enough of Mad Yeti Fermentation's beers Published in the October 19 – 25, 2016 issue of Gilroy Life By Staff Report Photo by Marty CheekMorgan Hill resident Jon Berkland, left, and [...]
Dining profile: Gilroy garlic fries are proving to be a big hit at Bay Area McDonald’s
Recipe is 'brainchild' of residents Sam Bozzo and Gene Sakahara Published in the August 24 – September 6, 2016 issue of Gilroy Life By Lauren Newcomb Photo by Lauren Newcomb * Manager Carmen Jimenez [...]
Dining profile: Garlic fans get to taste-test two new demo dishes at this year’s festival
Gourmet Alley cooking Asian wrap, fish taco as future menu item dishes Published in the July 27-August 10, 2016 issue of Gilroy Life By Staff Report Photo courtesy Gilroy Garlic Festival: The combo plates [...]