Man killed in alleged DUI accident identified
• Gilroy – A San Jose man who died Tuesday after being struck by
a suspected drunken driver Saturday night was identified as Jaime
Sandoval, 24, according to a Santa Clara County Coroner’s Office
spokeswoman.
Man killed in alleged DUI accident identified
• Gilroy – A San Jose man who died Tuesday after being struck by a suspected drunken driver Saturday night was identified as Jaime Sandoval, 24, according to a Santa Clara County Coroner’s Office spokeswoman.
Sandoval was driving east on Leavesley Road about 10:30pm when he was struck head-on by a van driven by Ruben Agular, 34, also of San Jose, police said.
Sandoval suffered major injuries, including head trauma, and was flown to Stanford University Medical Center where he was taken off life support Tuesday.
Following the crash, police say Agular attempted to continue driving into Gilroy but had lost a tire and could not control his van. He allegedly forced another driver off the road, who suffered no injuries.
Agular continued on foot to nearby In-N-Out, where he was arrested on suspicion of felony driving under the influence and felony hit and run, but those charges could be amended to include a manslaughter charge, said Sgt. Kurt Svardal.
The case was turned over to the Santa Clara District Attorney’s office for review.
Grant will help pay for recycled water project
• Gilroy – The Santa Clara Valley Water District has received a $2.23 million state grant to fund a recycled water project for South County. The district is building the $28 million project in conjunction with the South County Wastewater Regional Authority to double the use of reclaimed water over the next two years.
“Recycling water is important not just to South County but the whole county,” District Spokesman Mike DiMarco said. “Despite all the rainfall we had this year, all it takes is one year of no or little rain and we could see shortages. Recycled water is a great way to stretch your supply of available drinking water.”
Final Gilroy High School Parent Club meeting
• Gilroy – The final Gilroy High School Parent Club meeting will be held at 7pm Wednesday, May 25 in the GHS choir room. Parents interested in running for positions as officers should attend. All GHS parents are encouraged to visit.
Burglary, auto theft suspect pleads not guilty
• San Martin – A man accused of burglary, auto theft and possession of burglary tools pleaded not guilty Tuesday in Santa Clara County Superior Court.
Scott Campione, 41, of Turlock, remains in county jail in lieu of $15,000 bail. A preliminary hearing to determine if there is enough evidence to hold him for trial is scheduled for June 15 in the San Martin court facility, according to Assistant District Attorney Mark Hood, who is prosecuting the case.
The charges against Campione stem from an incident April 24 when he was shot in the biceps by MHPD Officer Steve Pennington while allegedly fleeing the scene of a burglary at the former Flying Lady Restaurant on Foothill Drive in eastern Morgan Hill.
The shooting was deemed accidental after an investigation by MHPD and the District Attorney’s Office. Pennington, who had been on paid administrative leave during the incident, returned to full regular duty May 13.
Las Madres Spring Garage Sale Friday, Saturday
• Gilroy – The annual Gilroy Las Madres Spring Garage Sale will be open to the public 8am to noon on Friday and Saturday, at 720 5th St., Gilroy.
The sale features gently used children’s clothing, toys and furniture, as well as baby and maternity items. All clothing is clean, hung on racks and organized by size and gender at this huge event.
SV Symphony presents annual pops concert
• Gilroy – The South Valley Symphony will conclude its 31st season with the annual pops concert on Saturday at 7:30pm at the Gavilan College theater. It is suggested that tickets be purchased early in order to be assured of a seat. Tickets are priced at $15 for adults, $12 for seniors age 60 and older and $7 for students ages 12-18.
Tickets may be obtained in Morgan Hill at the Music Tree and BookSmart; in Gilroy at Porcella’s Music located at 7357 Monterey St., Carole‚ Hallmark Store, 779 First St. and Estate Furniture Galley at 7565 Monterey St.; in Hollister at Dorothy McNett’s Place, 800 San Benito Street and in San Juan Bautista at the Mission Galley.
Details: Al Navaroli at 842-3934 or Kristin A. Carlson at 828-8079.
Rucker 4H reunion will be held Saturday
• Gilroy – To members, leaders and families of the Rucker 4H club during the years 1975-1985. We are having a reunion event on Saturday at Rucker School from 11am to 2pm.
Details: Suzann at 842-3301.
Mount Madonna open house slated
• Watsonville – Mount Madonna School Open House, Saturday May 21, 12 to 2pm. For students preschool through twelfth grade. A safe and caring college preparatory school where students learn to think, create and succeed. The fully-accredited program provides academic excellence, creative self-expression and positive character development.
The school is located at 491 Summit Road, Watsonville.
Details: 847.2717 or www.MountMadonnaSchool.org.
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