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Woman still wanted in connection with Heiser murder
GILROY—With three suspects accused of the Feb. 16 slaying and robbery of Gilroy’s Robert Heiser behind bars, one piece of the puzzle remains missing. Isabella Aurora Chaidez, a 17-year-old San Jose woman wanted in connection to his murder and at least one other violent crime in the Bay area, is still on the lam, according to Gilroy police.
Gilroy businesswoman accused of scamming $250,000
GILROY—A Gilroy woman accused of swindling hundreds of thousands of dollars from people sending money to families in Mexico was arrested and charged this week with 14 felonies.
Photos: Gavilan College graduation ceremony
Gavilan College held its graduation ceremony Thursday. See a slew of photos from the event.
South Valley teacher nominated for award
Eevery weekday morning before the official start of school, 26 students at South Valley Middle School in Gilroy take extra time to make sure their shirts are tucked in, their belts are adjusted, and their sweaters are straightened. Why? Because they know their teacher, Carmen Kotto, expects the best from them.
‘Dark days’ in Gilroy tempered by town’s love and support
GILROY—'Clouds of sorrow’ hovered over Gilroy in the wake of two car accidents last week that claimed the lives of five residents, including four Gilroy high school girls, three set to graduate next month, and a young father.
Compassion Center to appeal to county task force
GILROY—After being rebuffed by park officials, advocates for people without homes will turn to a new county task force for help in opening campgrounds to Gilroy’s homeless.
Manslaughter, DUI charged in Gilroy wreck that killed 4
GILROY—The driver in the wreck that killed four Gilroyans May 12 was arrested Thursday and charged with manslaughter and felony driving under the influence, the California Highway Patrol reported.
Vigils honor Gilroy high school girls
GILROY—Vigils are planned to honor three high school girls killed Tuesday night in a car accident authorities believe was caused by an intoxicated driver.
Mayor leads push to strip Gilroy Welcome Center of funding
GILROY—In a move that was a “total surprise” to the leadership of the Gilroy Welcome Center, Mayor Don Gage led a push Monday night to slash $200,000 from the organization that promotes tourism, the city and its businesses around the world and redirect the money to the city’s general fund to support activities for at-risk youth.
Gilroy mourns Natalia Salcido
GILROY—More than 1,000 people gathered at a somber candlelight vigil Monday at Gilroy’s Christopher High School to remember Natalia Salcido, the cheerleader killed in a car accident on Mother’s Day eve, a week before her 16th birthday.
