GPD seizes 450 marijuana plants valued at $1.4 million
The Gilroy Police Department Anti-Crime Team executed a narcotics bust that resulted in the discovery of more than 450 illegal marijuana plants with an estimated street value of approximately $1.4 million.
Chiefs sue for unpaid OT
Two Gilroy Fire Department battalion division chiefs have filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Gilroy, alleging the city cheated them out of overtime hours for two years, a move that has left some City Council members blindsided and incensed.
What to do this weekend
Mushroom Mardi Gras this weekend: Mushrooms are on center stage this weekend for the 33rd edition of Morgan Hill’s Mushroom Mardi Gras festival Saturday and Sunday, May 26 and 27. The free family friendly festival at the Community and Cultural Center off Dunne Avenue and Depot Street starts at 10 a.m. both days and winds down at 7 p.m. Saturday and 6 p.m. Sunday. Parking is free as well. Eat, drink and enjoy the sun. Details: mhmmg.com.
Dissecting Torres’ criminal past: Assault, obstructing an officer
Murder charges for Antolin Garcia – the 21-year-old suspect accused of kidnapping and killing 15-year-old Sierra LaMar – ride the wake of a harried criminal past that includes arrests for assault, obstructing officers and having sex with a minor.
Dissecting Torres’ past: Assault, obstructing a cop
Murder charges for Antolin Garcia Torres - the 21-year-old suspect accused of kidnapping and killing 15-year-old Sierra LaMar - ride the wake of a harried criminal past that includes arrests for assault, obstructing officers and having sex with a minor.
GPD: Sheriff’s statistics for missing Gilroy girls not accurate
A claim made by Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith that 63 girls in Santa Clara County have been missing since January 2011, is “not up to date,” according to Sgt. Chad Gallacinao with the Gilroy Police Department.
How to honor Old Glory on Memorial Day
“Hey Red Phone, Memorial Day is approaching and I want to make sure I’m hanging Old Glory the correct way at our house. Any tips?”
New ROP training facility
Dr. and Mrs. Bakri Musa were instrumental in helping the Santa Clara County ROP Dental Program create this new training facility. With the scissors is instructor Susan Rozas and guests included Abby-Ortiz Baldwin and Dr. Dave Matuszak (Chamber Board of Director) from Santa Clara County ROP Office; Chamber President/CEO, Susan Valenta; Economic Development Corp. President, Tammy Brownlow; current and future students.
Risky resumes
A little GPA padding. A slight fib on a job title. A clerical error on dates.
DA issues consumer alert over landscape scammer
The Santa Clara County District Attorney's office issued today a public service announcement and consumer alert video following circulating complaints about a man by the name of Michael Oliveira who allegedly collects money for work he never completes.