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NOTE: The Aug. 10 print edition of the Gilroy Dispatch issued the incorrect date for the local nonprofit fundraising day at the farmers market. The correct date is Aug. 19.

Three more arrests add to the pile of recent suspects allegedly caught in a series of burglaries in Morgan Hill, police said.

Doris Marie Van Houten McDonough passed away in the loving arms of her youngest son on August 5, 2012. She is survived by her sons, William, George, and Christopher, as well as their spouses, five grand-children, four step-children, and one foster son,

Elvira Guaracha passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family Wednesday, August 8th at the age of 89 years. Surviving is her husband Baltazar Guaracha; son-in-law Ruben Navarrete; grand children Ruben and Jessica Navarrete; granddaughter-in-law Lizeth Navarrete; and great-grandchildren Andre Navarrete, Xavier Navarrete, and Aliyah Banderas. She was pre-deceased by her daughter Dolores Navarrete.

Fire crews responded to a vegetation fire that broke out around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday near Christmas Hill Park in Gilroy, according to Jim Crawford, battalion chief for the South Santa Clara County Fire District and CalFire.

A small honey-colored dog was found three days ago in Uvas Creek in Christmas Hill Park with her head barely above the water because a brick had been tied with rope to her small hind legs, said Hector Beltran who rescued the pup.

Juanito Tecson Maniquis,resident of Gilroy passed away on July 22, 2012. He was 89 years old.

They are just two tiny mussels but they are dealing a big hurt to California lakes and rivers.