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October 8, 2025

Gavilan board responds to criticism over Kinsella’s raise

Gavilan College board president Laura Perry responded in a letter to Assemblyman Luis Alejo to claims by an advocacy group that the Gavilan board should re-agendize its October approval of the president's $42,000 pay hike in light of allegations trustees violated the state open meetings law in their decision.

BASEBALL: Christopher High’s Wilson, Pickens and Cid voted MBL first team

Connected in the batting lineup and on the field in their positions, lead-off hitter and third baseman Brennan Wilson, second baseman and two-hole hitter Brandon Pickens and shortstop and third-place hitter Bryant Cid are now tied together as a trio of Monterey Bay League first team selections for the Christopher High varsity baseball team.

SOFTBALL: Chaos 8-and-under takes second in first tournament

The Gilroy Chaos 8-and-under softball team took second place at a Memorial Day weekend tournament in San Carlos.

A look at summer movies

Sitting in the cool, dark theater with a large tub of buttery popcorn in your lap – it’s a nice way to get out of the summer heat, no matter what’s up on the screen. But still, you don’t want to waste your cash – and your time – watching something cringe-worthy or just plan annoying. Below, we run you through this summer’s offerings, and give some advice on which flick you should pick.

POTW: Toby

Toby is an 8-year-old Chihuahua who is very mellow and sweet. He is great with other dogs and good on a leash. He has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since April and would love to a find a permanent home. If you are interested in adopting an animal, please call (408) 686-3900.

SOFTBALL: Glory 14U sweep opponents for tournament title

Playing in its second tournament as a unit, the Silicon Valley Glory 14-and-under travel softball team went undefeated on its way to winning the USSSA Memorial Day Classic held in Fremont over the weekend.

Hollister man sustains major injuries in highway wreck

A 32-year-old Hollister man sustained major injuries in an accident Sunday morning when a semi-truck collided with his car at the intersection of highways 25 and 156, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Briefs: Police respond to music store burglary

Over the past week, police responded to several incidents of drug possession, burglaries and aggressive animals. Here are a few of those incidents:

DA backs claim alleging Gav board violated Brown Act

The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office has supported allegations that the Gavilan College board violated Brown Act provisions in October of last year when it increased the president’s pay during closed session, but also confirmed the deadline had passed to invalidate the action.

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