Monthly Archives: October 2012
Edward Lee Welin August 8, 1925 – October 24, 2012
A member of the Greatest Generation. A native of Portland ,OR, the beloved only child of Mary and Hilmer Welin. Growing up in Portland, Ed attended St. Rose grammar school and graduated from Grant High School, class of 1943.
McDonald’s fundraiser raises $900 for El Roble
McDonald's restaurant in Gilroy donated $900 to El Roble Elementary School as part of their McTeacher's Night fundraiser, which took place Wednesday evening, Oct. 24.
Dia De Los Muertos Cultural Celebration this Saturday
The Gilroy Arts Alliance will host a Dia De Los Muertos Cultural Celebration this Saturday, Nov. 3 at the Interim Center for the Arts, located at 7341 Monterey Street in downtown Gilroy.Â
Amah Mutsun forges tribal land trust with help of Sempervirens Fund
The Amah Mutsun Tribal Band, which has deep historical ties to Gilroy and San Benito County, has forged an agreement with the Sempervirens Fund to work together to protect the natural and cultural resources of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
FBI arrests Gilroy man for child pornography
The FBI arrested Aaron Carlon, 42 of Gilroy, at his workplace Monday morning, on a warrant for two felony counts of child pornography.
St. Mary School holds shoe drive for St. Joseph Family Center
St. Mary School, in partnership with St. Joseph Family Center and as part of the school’s annual walkathon this year, collected new or gently used athletic shoes that will be distributed to the youth in the Gilroy area.
Hollister district candidates talk budget, libraries, charter school
There are nine candidates facing off in the Hollister School District to gain four of five open seats on the board of trustees.
CHP says man steals car, causes fatal crash
An 18-year-old male from Watsonville was arrested after he allegedly caused a car crash on eastbound Highway 152 near Watsonville Road around 8:30 a.m. Monday that caused fatal injuries to his passenger.
Hearing scheduled today for suspect in murder of Sierra LaMar
The plea hearing for the suspect in the kidnapping and murder of 15-year-old Sierra LaMar is scheduled for today at 2 p.m. in the San Jose Hall of Justice.
