Suspected drunken driver hits
sheriff’s car
Morgan Hill – A suspected drunken driver plowed through an accident scene and struck a Santa Clara County Sheriff Deputy’s vehicle late Thursday night.
Deputies had blocked the scene of a previous accident at the intersection of Monterey Highway and Live Oak Avenue when the driver struck the police vehicle. The driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. He was treated for injuries. No one else on the scene was injured, said Santa Clara County Sheriff’s spokesman Serg Palanov.
Residents in the north Morgan Hill neighborhood were drawn out of their houses Thursday evening by all the police activity. Witnesses of the incident said they later saw police vehicles speeding off on Monterey Highway with lights flashing and sirens blaring as if in pursuit. Palanov said he was not aware of any pursuit, but said officers could have been responding to other calls.
Find gems at
flea market
Gilroy – Antique dealers, produce stores and a variety of other downtown business owners will hold outdoor flea markets despite major construction along Monterey Street. The events, held on the first and third Saturdays of the month through October, will rotate between two parking lots off Eigleberry Street, between Fourth and Sixth streets, from 8:30am to 3pm.
Details: www.downtowngilroy.com.
Concert for kids
Gilroy – Live, rock concert for kids and their families starring Mr. David and The Buckwild on Sunday, Aug. 6, from 1 to 2pm at Bonfante Gardens, 3050 Hecker Pass Hwy. Concert is free with admission to Bonfante Gardens. Discounted tickets to Bonfante Gardens can be purchased online at www.bonfantegardens.com
Summer grief support program
Gilroy – Hospice of the Valley presents Celebrating Our Memories: Storytelling through Photos, a summer grief support program to be held on Wednesday evenings, Aug. 9, 16 and 23 from 6 to 8pm. Open to adults in the community who are experiencing grief and loss of a loved one. These educational and supportive programs include creative use of photo collages and journaling to facilitate the grieving process. Attend one or all three at $10 per evening for art supplies.
Details: 947.1233 x 460 or www.hospicevalley.org.
Symphony rehearsals begin
Gilroy – The South Valley Symphony will commence rehearsals Wednesday, Aug. 30. Openings exist for violin, viola, and cello and contrabass positions. Openings also exist for French horn, trumpet and trombone positions in the brass section. The woodwind section currently has openings in the clarinet and oboe sections.
All players interested in trying out for these positions should contact John Graham at (831) 623-4062. Rehearsals are held on Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9:45pm at the Ascension Solorsano band room, 7121 Grenache Way.
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