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William J. Freitas December 25, 1926 – August 13, 2012

William J. Freitas passed away Monday afternoon at the age of 85. Lifelong orchardist in San Juan Bautista. Survived by his wife of 63 years, Allene Freitas, of San Juan Bautista, brother-in-law of Carmina Joseph of San Juan Bautista and Gertrude Mills of Morgan Hill. Also survived by several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

POTW: Popsicle

Popsicle is a 2-year-old cat who is loving, easy going and likes to be pet. He is good with children and other cats. He is at the San Martin Shelter and would love to find a home. If you are interested in adopting this or any other animal, please call (408) 686-3900.

Statewide DMV computer short circuit disrupts Gilroy office

Update: The DMV's computer difficulties were fixed Tuesday afternoon, according to a DMV spokeswoman.

Red Phone: When do you go dancing Thursday or Friday night?

“Dear Red Phone, what is up with the seeming rivalry/favoritism of the Thursday night and Friday night music events? You note the Friday music in the paper all the time but nothing about the Thursday music series.”

Gilroy man to be sentenced for murder this month

The sentencing for a four-time DUI offender and Gilroy man found guilty of murder by a jury in May for a 2009 DUI crash that instantly killed a 6-year-old boy in San Jose is set for Aug. 31. 

Filing deadline extended to Wednesday

The filing deadline for Gilroy residents to run for Gilroy City Council and the mayor’s seat has been extended until Wednesday, Aug. 15.

Sierra search center to ‘fine-tune’ strategies

The KlaasKids Foundation’s search director will return to Morgan Hill this week to evaluate the volunteer efforts to find missing teen Sierra LaMar, who disappeared March 16.

Dover, Arellano race for Gilroy seat on Gavilan school board

Three seats on the Gavilan College Board of Trustees are up for grabs in the November election, one each in the Gilroy, Morgan Hill and San Benito County areas.

Poisonous to Pets: Common Household Toxins

For the past two weeks, Pet Talks have addressed poisonous foods and medications common in most homes. This week the focus is on miscellaneous poisonous items around the house including plants, pennies, and insecticides.

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