A view of Gilroy from the corner of Roop Road in the East Foothills .
Inside This Issue
06 Historically Speaking
Gilroy ’ s Chinese Heritage
10 Gilroy ’ s Got Talent
Local Artist / JoAnne Perez Robinson
12 Gilroy ’ s Got Pros
Linda Pulido , World Champion
16 Growing Up In Gilroy , Part Two
A look at Gilroy through the eyes of Riley
24 Gilroy Living
Featuring the home of Patty & Joe Giacalone
THE COVER
East Foothills , Roop Road Property of Rocky Mountain Cabin Decor www . RockyMountainDecor . com Special thanks to Paula and Tom Kelly
32 Economic Development in Gilroy
Meet Richard Spitler , President / CEO Gilroy Economic Development Corporation
38 Gilroy Garlic Festival
Featuring Greg Bozzo , 2010 President
46 It ’ s All About The Wine
A Conrotto Winery , the History
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