Gilroy Police blotter, May 8-14, 2023
May 8
• A vehicle was reported stolen on the 300 block of IOOF Avenue.
• Theft was reported on the 5300 block of Monterey Frontage Road.
• A home was reportedly vandalized on the 9000 block of Kern Avenue.
• A stolen vehicle was recovered on the...
Mondragon defeats longtime incumbent on Gavilan College board
A challenger to the Gavilan Joint Community College District Trustee Area 4 seat has upset a 20-year incumbent.
Patricia Mondragon received 60.81 percent of the votes as of Nov. 5, nearly 1,300 votes ahead of longtime trustee Mark Dover.
Mondragon, a Gilroy native, is currently the...
San Martin rape suspect back in court Feb. 21
The judge also ordered a restraining order against Bobian, prohibiting him from being within 300 yards of his accuser for at least one year.
Local Scene: Ostrich farm fundraiser, Meals for Heroes grows
Dinner fundraiser benefits ostrich farm
The Gilroy Ostrich Farm will present its first-ever Crawfish Boil Fundraiser on March 20.
The carry-out meal includes a serving of crawfish, prawns, andouille sausage and more.
The dinner-for-two meal costs $75, with 250 meals available. Proceeds benefit the Gilroy Ostrich Farm.
Pick-up...
Religion: Staying in the conversation
Deep in the faith of most Americans is the belief that there is a “Just God,” regardless of which religious faith one follows.
Even those who approach this universe primarily from a scientific view, note that “how things work” points to an order that must...
Freels retiring as Gilroy’s city clerk
Shawna Freels is retiring as Gilroy’s city clerk after 14 years at the helm.
Freels announced her intentions to the city council in a letter on March 22. Her last day with Gilroy is April 16.
“I value the support and encouragement of each City Council...
Police blotter, July 5-10, 2021: Pair of attempted robberies
July 5
• Petty theft was reported on the 6900 block of Automall Parkway at 11am.
• Police responded to a report of an assault on the 5900 block of Travel Park Circle at 1pm.
July 6
• A vehicle was stolen on the 6100 block of Monterey...
The Wolf Watch: Goalie sets Flames record
Dustin Wolf made 26 saves to give Calgary a 1-0 win over Montreal on March 8. That shutout put Wolf in the Flames’ record books as the first rookie goalie to garner three shutouts in his first full season. The result also edged Calgary...
Voter turnout near all-time high in Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County is set to break yet another record this election cycle.
