Supe’s restore shelter positionsSan Jose – Santa Clara County supervisors agreed Tuesday to restore 1.5 staff positions at the San Martin Animal Shelter, its final act to keep the shelter open six days a week for at least the next year.
In June, the county decided to cut staff and close the shelter two days a week. After an outcry from shelter employees, volunteers and the community, the county changed course and appropriated funding to the shelter, though they cautioned more cuts may come again in next year’s budget.
The county’s top animal control official, Phillip Jewitt, who led the fight to keep the shelter open, was relieved of his duties as shelter manager during the controversy.
Crash victim identified
Gilroy – A man who died after crashing his car into a tree off U.S. Highway 101 early Monday morning was identified as 25-year-old Joshua Chavez, of Hollister. The Santa Clara County Coroner’s office released the man’s identity Tuesday, after his family was notified.
Chavez was traveling southbound near Leavesley Road about 2am when he veered off the right side of the road and struck a tree, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash pinned Chavez inside and ignited a fire that engulfed the vehicle before emergency response crews arrived. Chavez was declared dead at the scene.
Locals honored by MACSA
Morgan Hill – Four south county residents will be honored as community heroes in education at the 3rd Annual Mexican American Community Services Agency, Inc.
“Celebrating Culture Through Education” fundraiser tonight. MACSA will honor Bob Kraemer, Lupe Sanchez, Carmen Sanchez and Sharon Albert for the contributions to educating Latino youth.
Assemblymember Simón Salinas will speak at the event and receive an honorary award.
Proceeds from the dinner and award presentation will benefit MACSA programs in Gilroy and Morgan Hill including the youth center.
The event is co-sponsored by Citibank and Pacific Gas and Electric. Company
The event takes place at the Morgan Hill Community Center, 17000 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill from 5:30 to 8 pm.
Available seats are limited so contact MACSA at 928-1122 ext. 1134 for $50 tickets.
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