Misdemeanor for drunken driver in crash that killed Andrel Gaines
One month after Gavilan basketball player and beloved Gilroy teenager Andrel Gaines would have celebrated his 20th birthday, the man who was involved in the car crash that killed him last November walked free.
Gavilan: Tonascia named Gavilan’s Student-Athlete of the Year
Being named Student-Athlete of the Year was never a goal Emily Tonascia outwardly expressed during her two years at Gavilan College. But it certainly was something she wanted.
Sierra searchers: We need more info
Five months after Sierra LaMar disappeared from her north Morgan Hill neighborhood, experts leading the volunteer efforts to find the teen say they have a critical need for more information from sheriff’s investigators in order to “fine tune” their ongoing search.
Adoption process on hold for abused dog found in creek
More than a week after River, a honey-colored terrier mix, was rescued by a Gilroy man from Uvas Creek with a brick tied to its hind legs, the Humane Society and the Gilroy Police Department are at odds about how, and when, the little dog should be adopted.
Valerie T. Batchelder September 10, 1942 – August 14, 2012
Valerie died peacefully at home at the age of 69 with her husband, life time soul mate and partner, Gary, from complications of Multiple Sclerosis which she had for 40 years. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Gary H. Batchelder; daughters, Julie Moody and Cindy (Jerry) Fellows; sisters Alex (Rick) Gannon and Phoebe (Tom) Goold; brother, Dino (Karen) Copetas; grandchildren, Jennifer (Jon) Duncan, Gary Little, Valerie and Pamela-Jean Fellows; great-grandchildren, Aydin Cutler and Jon Duncan; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews , extended family and many friends. During her life she worked with her husband for 50 years as well as working for JC Penney’s, Gavilan College until her medical retirement in the mid 1980’s. Her family is grateful for all who cared and loved her.
