Another invasive fruit fly found
Authorities found one more Oriental fruit fly in Morgan Hill since the state declared a local infestation of the potentially destructive, non-native insect, but the farming community is encouraged that a “devastating” quarantine of crops headed for markets out of town will not be initiated.
Smooth garlic sailing
Mild weather and agreeable crowds made the 34th annual Gilroy Garlic Festival a hit among both volunteers and visitors, setting an easygoing and family-friendly atmosphere for 100,240 garlic-loving attendees.
David G. Sexton Sr. September 29, 1946 – December 23, 2011
David Sexton, Sr., 65, of Van Buren, AR, died Friday, December 23, 2011 in his home. He was born September 29, 1946 in Salinas, CA.
Hollister man, 20, killed in Sunday crash
A 20-year-old Hollister man died in a solo car accident Sunday evening, according to authorities.
Marjorie Lamb October 19, 1916 – July 29, 2012
Marjorie was born October 19, 1916, to Peter Joseph and Sarah Melissa Gann Molay. She was born in, and grew up with her four brothers and two sisters in Hollister, CA.
Gavilan to offer additional public speaking course
Gavilan College students have a new option to participate in the popular Introduction to Public Speaking class this fall. For the first time, the course will be offered in a five-week format, in addition to the semester-long format.
Edward Frank Garcia May 18, 1960 – July 27, 2012
Memorial Mass Fri - 9:00 A.M. at St. Mary's Church, Gilroy. Info at HabingFamilyFuneralHome.com
Rayburn Dean Sebree July 10, 1945 – July 23, 2012
Ray Sebree, beloved father, grandfather, uncle, and friend passed away on July 23rd, 2012.
Man stabbed with screwdriver in soccer field
At 7:38 p.m. on July 29, a 25-year-old male was walking in the soccer field behind South Valley Middle School when two unknown suspects allegedly stabbed him with a screwdriver, causing non-life threatening injuries.
Frances Marie Yinger March 26, 1923 – July 27, 2012
A proud Navy veteran, Fran’s life was filled with the joy of raising her children and enjoying their friendship as adults, supporting the ministry of St. Catherine parish from 1951-1979, and St.Patrick’s in Murphys since then.

















