Monthly Archives: January 2016
4,000 Home Development Off the Table
Overwhelmed by public criticism and two lawsuits, the developers of the biggest housing project in Gilroy’s history have pulled their application to take more time to sell it to the public.
Local Lice Busters Pick and Kill Nits
Lice are Mother Nature’s quintessential survivors.
Jeff Nessen Schmidt January 27, 1924 – January 20, 2016
 A celebration of Jeff's life will take place on March 5, 2016, 11:00 A.M., at Tully Hall in Bitterwater. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his name to Hartnell College Foundation, Math & Science Department, 411 Central Ave., Salinas, CA 93901. Please mention Jeff Schmidt on "subject" line.
PHOTO OF THE DAY: The Greyhound from Tuesday’s Fatal Crash
National Transportation Safety Board investigators were at Bracco's Towing in Gilroy Wednesday studying the 17-ton Greyhound bus that crashed Tuesday at Highways 85 and 101 killing two and injuring nine. The bus was traveling from Los Angeles to Oakland when the 6:38 a.m. crash occurred.Â
Developer pulls back proposal for 721-acre project
Overwhelmed by public criticism and two lawsuits, the developers of the biggest housing project in Gilroy's history have pulled their application to take more time to sell it to the public.
Doris Jean Towne March 21, 1939 – January 17, 2016
 A Celebration of Life is planned for March 20, 2016. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Rebekah Children’s Services. Condolences can be made at www.HabingFamilyFuneralHome.com .
John Lavagnino April 29, 1921 – January 19, 2016
Arrangements are pending. Visit: www.grunnagle.com for details and condolences.
Anthony James Carpio July 27, 1961 – December 16, 2015
Private cremation at Irvington Memorial Crematory.
Jewel Adele Thrash May 25, 1922 – December 17, 2015
 At Jewel's request, her body has been donated to Loma Linda University Medical Center for the advancement of science.
James R. “Jim” Bidegary April 24, 1926 – January 18, 2016
Visitation will commence at 10:30 A.M., at the Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home, 870 San Benito Street, Hollister, CA on Friday, January 22nd, 2016, with services beginning at 11:00 A.M. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Visit www.grunnagle.com for condolences.
