Police blotter, March 29-April 2, 2021: Vehicle burglaries, robbery call
March 29
• A vehicle was burglarized on the 6400 block of Church Street and 8100 block of Murray Avenue.
• Vandalism was reported on the...
Gilroy records first win since 2018 season
Tip-toeing the sideline as if he was on a tightrope, Gilroy’s Jonathan Rodriguez waited for the high-arcing ball. And waited. And waited. Arms extended,...
Garlic for elephants: Ken Christopher pens book for elementary students
Ken Christopher sat in the library at Las Animas Elementary School, where he was being asked the tough questions.
Why did the bear get the...
San Martin man sentenced to 33 years for violent ‘crime spree’
A San Martin man was sentenced this week to more than 33 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of a slew...
Christopher ‘D’ gets it done
On the penultimate play of the third quarter, after watching his defensive back Mason Pena deliver a thundering hit, Christopher High coach Tim Pierleoni...
Time capsule to be opened in 2070
Gilroy artist Carol Peters prepares to paint a time capsule in celebration of the city’s sesquicentennial. The capsule was recently built by Louis Hack,...
Students collect underwear for homeless
Christopher and Gilroy high schools teamed up to collect 825 pairs of underwear for the homeless. The schools held the drive on March 19,...
Watsonville homicide suspect arrested at Gilroy motel
A man wanted for reportedly killing his brother in Watsonville was arrested at a Gilroy motel Thursday.
Francisco Diaz, 55, was pronounced dead at the...
New Covid-19 cases flatline in Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County has experienced a sharp decrease in the number of known Covid-19 cases since January that have led to loosening restrictions. But...
Local Scene: Conversation with the mayor, public art project unveiled
Mayor hosting virtual conversation
Mayor Marie Blankley will host a virtual Conversation and Coffee on April 3 at 8:30am.
To join the meeting, visit rb.gy/x593yf with...
