Barbara Matulich November 17, 1939 – March 30, 2012
Barbara Matulich, age 82, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, March 30, 2012. Barbara was born in Salinas, CA on November 17, 1929 to Russell and Bertsie Kretz. She married the late Tony Matulich in 1947, and they lived together in Hollister, CA.
Andrew “Andy” Hassler April 28, 1967 – March 27, 2012
Andrew “Andy” Hassler passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 27th, 2012 at the age of 44 years. He is survived by his wife Sandra Bautista; children Kassandra and David Reyes, Ruben and Charolette Alnas; his grandchildren Aaliyah Flores and Andrew (Boy) Flores and one soon to be born granddaughter; his siblings John Wade Hassler Jr. (Monica), William (Nancy), Peter (Rebecca), Molly and Sarah; five nieces and six nephews.
TRACK: Avis Kelley Invitational postponed
Windy and rainy weather forced meet organizers to postpone the 42nd annual Avis Kelley Track and Field Invitational on Saturday morning.
Crash sends five to hospital
Four juveniles and one adult were transported to the hospital with what Gilroy police described as minor injuries after a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Day Road and Santa Teresa Boulevard about 3:40 p.m. Friday. Traffic was partially blocked until tow trucks arrived and removed both vehicles involved, and the road was cleared by 4:30 p.m.
City races to spend downtown improvement cash
With the long arm of the newly created Morgan Hill oversight board threatening to lay claim to what’s left of the former redevelopment agency’s 2008 bond proceeds, the city council is poised to quickly spend the remnants of the $110 million in loans to spruce up the downtown.
Community march aims to raise awareness of Sierra search
Residents are invited to a community march through downtown Morgan Hill to raise awareness of missing teen Sierra LaMar in order to bring her home quickly and safely, according to organizer Dori Prado.
2 letters: Great experience with Gilroy High choir; Defeat Obamacare, deflate the American dream
Unbelievably positive experience tagging along with the remarkable GUSD choirs
Police to crack down on ‘distracted driving’ during April
You might think that phone call you need to make on your way to work is very important, but is it worth a $159 ticket? Or, more importantly police say, the life of another motorist or passenger caught in the path of your distraction?
Sign rules not good for business, dealerships say
Editor's note: The 2012 class of Leadership Gilroy hung out at the Dispatch Friday and worked on reporting a story and taking photos. Read their story below.


















