Suspect in arson spree charged with 10 felonies
Daniel Catano, who is accused in a recent arson spree that includes more than a dozen fires and other crimes in Morgan Hill and Gilroy, was charged July 13 with numerous felony counts in Santa Clara County Superior Court.
Catano, 32 of Gilroy, was arrested...
Salinas man dies in crash south of Gilroy
A 21-year-old Salinas man died late Saturday night in a solo-car crash on Highway 101 south of Gilroy, the California Highway Patrol said Wednesday.
At about 11:30pm July 8, the man was headed north on Highway 101 just north of Highway 25 in a 2004...
Police arrest South Santa Clara County arson suspects
Police arrested a man they say confessed Tuesday to setting 15 fires in southern Santa Clara County.
The news comes only days after police arrested another man suspected of intentionally setting a fire in Gilroy during the previous week.
Daniel Catano, 32, was arrested on suspicion...
LAFCO seeks public input on fire services review
The Santa Clara County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) recently released a draft report for the Countywide Fire Service Review, and will host a series of upcoming public meetings to solicit input, answer questions and provide information.
“The review includes an examination of special districts...
Robert Rivas sworn in as California Assembly speaker
It’s a day that seemed like it might not ever happen: Robert Rivas was sworn in Friday morning as speaker of the California Assembly.
The ascension of the Hollister Democrat—who represents the 29th Assembly District—to lead the lower chamber of the Legislature brings to a...
Love spans a century for local family
Bernice “B” Bode and her great-granddaughter, Jasmin Sauer, have similar personalities and they enjoy spending time together—in much the same way that intergenerational members of many families do.
But Bernice and Jasmin’s relationship is unique because they are 100 years apart in age. Bode, who...
District declares water conservation ‘a way of life’
Local water district officials on June 13 adopted new permanent water use restrictions, as well as a process to enforce them even during non-drought periods.
The Valley Water board of directors unanimously approved a resolution “declaring that water conservation must be a way of life...
DA awards $60K to community groups
Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen on June 9 awarded $60,000 in grants to community organizations combating racial inequity.
Fourteen organizations received funding from the third annual racial justice grant program following a series of social justice reforms in 2020. A total of $160,000...
Edward Boss Prado Foundation is District 28 Nonprofit of the Year
The Edward Boss Prado Foundation was honored as the Nonprofit of the Year for the 28th Assembly District, according to an announcement by Assemblymember Gail Pellerin.
“The Edward Boss Prado Foundation works relentlessly to empower people who are in need of resources that foster dignity...
Gilroy Police arrest man in connection with February shooting
A Gilroy shooting suspect was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder by SWAT officers Thursday morning in connection with an incident three months ago in which police said he pulled out a firearm and fired several shots at another motorist following a minor traffic...
