John Semenza January 12, 1924 – October 1, 2012
John Semenza was born in Hollister to John and Mary Semenza. John was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille (Sersen) Semenza of Watsonville.
VOLLEYBALL: Cougars claim share of first
Already down one set to none and trailing by seven midway through the second set, the Christopher High girls volleyball team flipped its collective “On” switch.
FIELD HOCKEY: Mustangs move above .500 in league with 3-0 triumph over Saratoga
Gilroy High field hockey head coach Adam Gemar said recently that his team's defense would play a major role in how the rest of the Mustangs season plays out.
Noose, watermelons on anti-Obama display called racist
An apparent political and racist display aimed toward President Barack Obama at an east Morgan Hill residence hasn’t caused much of a stir within the immediate neighborhood which consists mostly of small farms and ranch houses, but has inspired widespread commentary on the Internet accusing the owner of racism and hatred.
TENNIS: Christopher serves up 6-1 win over Gilroy
Christopher High's Shelby O'Hara and Gilroy High's Lizabeth Orellana-Rios both said that there was something familiar with their match Tuesday afternoon.
POTW: Chunkie
Chunkie is an 8-year-old cat who is a little shy, but very loving and would make a good lap cat. Both he and his brother were surrendered by their owner. They are available for adoption at the San Martin Animal Shelter. If you are interested, please call (408) 686-3900.
Fundraising auction for Anchorpoint School
Anchorpoint Christians Schools of Gilroy will host its first annual fundraising auction at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, located at 17000 Monterey Street in Morgan Hill.
Intero Foundation awards MH Raiders football and cheer with $7,000 grant
The Morgan Hill Raiders Football and Cheer program was awarded a $7,000 grant by the Intero Foundation Saturday, Oct. 6 at the Morgan Hill Sports Complex. The Intero Foundation is a non-profit organization that has raised more than $2 million to benefit children.
Fall play at Rucker Elementary
Rucker Elementary School will host its fall play Oct. 18 in the multipurpose room on campus, located at 325 Santa Clara Avenue in Gilroy.
Sheriff’s arrests: Wounded during pitchfork combat
Arrests by the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Department through Oct. 7.




















