Motorcycle wreck claims life of Gilroy man
A 27-year-old Gilroy man died in a motorcycle collision Tuesday night in Morgan Hill area, according to the California Highway Patrol. Jesus Lombera Jr. was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders just after 7:10 p.m., the Santa Clara County Coroner’s Office confirmed.
Gilroy man arrested for allegedly stabbing MH man
A Gilroy man turned himself in to police after he allegedly stabbed a Morgan Hill man causing life-threatening injuries.
Red Phone: Beer should be banned at parks
We love Christmas Hill Park and spend a lot of quality time
Gang suspect arrested on weapons, drug charges
Investigators from the Gilroy Police Department Anti-Crime Team on Saturday arrested Joshua Williams, 23, for multiple charges related to weapons and drugs.
CalFire names new chief for MHFD, Santa Clara Unit
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire) announced today that veteran firefighter Derek Witmer, 46, will take over as chief of the Morgan Hill Fire Department as well as the state agency’s Santa Clara Unit. Witmer, of Watsonville, was appointed to the position by CalFire Director Ken Pimlott, according to CalFire staff. Witmer will replace Steve Woodill, who retired earlier this year. Witmer has 28 years of fire service, starting at the Salispuedes Fire District in 1985, where he rose through the ranks to Captain, according to a CalFire press release. In 1997 Witmer joined CalFire when the Salispuedes and Freedom Fire District merged to form the Pajaro Valley Fire District, CalFire staff said. Witmer has since worked for two CalFire units - San Mateo/Santa Cruz and Santa Clara. At CalFire, he has served in a variety of assignments including Helitack, the emergency command center, training and, most recently, as the South Bay Operations Chief. In 2012, Witmer served on Incident Management Team 5 as Deputy Incident Commander, the press release says. “Chief Witmer’s wide ranging experience makes him uniquely qualified to lead the Santa Clara Unit,” Pimlott said. “Derek brings proven leadership, cooperation and innovative ideas to the position, and will serve the community well.” In addition to Witmer’s responsibilities as Unit Chief and MHFD Chief, he will also serve as fire chief for the South Santa Clara County Fire District.
Police blotter: Gilroy woman, 25, picked up for illegal possession of a stun gun
April Schandling, 25, of the 1100 block of Hacienda Drive, 12:05
Emergency crews respond to fight at GHS
Emergency officials responded to a fight between at least two
