Carolynn Mercurio Hernandez February 27, 1949 – May 13, 2012
Carolynn "Lynn" Mercurio Hernandez born in Missouri, passed away surrounded by her loving family by her side at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital, on 5/13/12.
Eugene R. Carbone March 2, 1908 – May 22, 2012
Long time Hollister resident Eugene R. Carbone passed away peacefully at the age of 104 in his home May 22, 2012. Eugene was born in St. Paul, MN and moved to Hollister in 1933.
SOFTBALL: Mustangs’ playoff run ends in 5-0 loss to top-ranked Monarchs
The Gilroy High softball team didn’t frown when it received its No. 12 seed into the Central Coast Section Division II playoffs.
Let freedom ring! Memorial Day parade Monday
Besides getting a jump-start on bumper-to-bumper traffic that will likely clog U.S. 101 for a gazillion hours on Monday, Gilroyans leaving town for Memorial Day weekend have another good reason to head back Sunday night.
Suspect described as ‘good father,’ ‘sweetheart’
The mother of the suspect accused of kidnapping and murdering 15-year-old Sierra Lamar says she believes her son is innocent, but Sheriff Laurie Smith insists the DNA evidence found in his car and on Sierra’s belongings is damning - even if her body is never found. Meanwhile, a former FBI agent says Antolin Garcia Torres, a husband and father to a 20-month-old daughter, could have fooled everybody.
UPDATED: Community expresses disgust, shock
After a suspect was arrested in connection with the disappearance of 15-year-old Sierra LaMar, the community’s reaction has ranged from shock to relief to sorrow.Â
Staring at murder; Garcia Torres officially charged
Antolin Garcia Torres, 21 of Morgan Hill, was charged Thursday with murdering Sierra LaMar, 15, who has been missing since March 16.
Calfire urges caution with dry conditions
CalFire is urging caution over the coming holiday weekend due to dry conditions throughout the state. The agency released the following statement:
