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Good morning to you Gilroy! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. β˜•οΈοΈ

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Gilroy change under new city administrator Matt Morley?
  • How new heart services in Gilroy could save you an hour’s drive
  • What did state inspectors uncover at PG&E’s Gilroy substation?

Also on today's calendar: Friends of the Library JANUARY BOOK Sale and 7 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the shovel say to the dirt? πŸ€” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Friday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 60 and low of 34 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 62, low: 32.
  • Sunday: Periods of clouds and sun, with a high of 66 and low of 33 degrees.

πŸ“° News we're reading

1. Gilroy welcomes Matt Morley as new city administrator (publicceo.com) β€” Gilroy has appointed longtime resident Matt Morley as the new city administrator, with his tenure beginning February 9. City leaders praise his decades of regional government experience and local roots, and he says he’s focused on council priorities, economic development, and keeping Gilroy a great place to live, work, and visit.
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2. Santa Clara County brings long-awaited cardiac services to Gilroy, Morgan Hill (mercedsunstar.com) β€” Residents in Gilroy and nearby South County now have access to expanded cardiac services at St. Louise Regional Hospital, eliminating many long drives to San Jose for specialized heart care. New diagnostics and treatments, including EKGs, echocardiograms and pacemaker services, are being added despite looming Medi-Cal funding cuts, reflecting the county’s decision to prioritize South County’s only Gilroy hospital.
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3. When PG&E substations caught fire, inspectors had already raised red flags (times-standard.com) β€” PG&E audits found oil leaks at a Gilroy substation, part of a broader pattern of maintenance and safety problems across Bay Area facilities that preceded two major substation fires. Regulators documented issues from missing bolts to broken gauges, while critics question whether PG&E’s spending priorities and wildfire focus are leaving other safety risks unaddressed, even as customer rates keep rising.
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4. Daniel Cormier Still Wants to Compete With Jon Jones Outside The Octagon (yardbarker.com) β€” Daniel Cormier, who now coaches wrestling at Gilroy High School, says his rivalry with Jon Jones still fuels him, even in retirement from MMA. He’s open to facing Jones again in real freestyle wrestling and believes his current coaching and training keep him ready to dominate a potential matchup.
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    Friday January 9
  • Baby Bounce Storytime
    Gilroy Library , 350 West Sixth Street , Gilroy
    10:30 am
  • Snack Break-Free Snacks for Kids!/Β‘Meriendas Gratis Para NiΓ±os!
    Morgan Hill Library , 660 West Main Avenue , Morgan Hill
    3:00 pm
  • Safe Space presents: Vision Boards for Teens!
    Morgan Hill Library , 660 West Main Avenue , Morgan Hill
    4:00 pm
    • Saturday January 10
  • Family Storytime [Hora de Cuentos]
    Gilroy Library , 350 West Sixth Street , Gilroy
    10:30 am

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    Pictured here is a doodle that I don't think has ever been groomed. He was matted to the skin, but they managed to save his coat and make him his… (Nextdoor Christopher)
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