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June 28, 2026

Flores: Remake of ’80s series has a few laughs, in the beginning

The last two weeks, I went to see movies that were squarely in the comedy category, including “Wanderlust” and “Friends with Kids.” So when I went to see “21 Jump Street” this weekend I thought that the good comedy streak might run out. While the movie had its funny moments – including some tongue-in-cheek nods to the series on which it is based – there were not many jokes that were not featured prominently in the trailer.

Martha Gutierrez’s body found in San Benito County

Ranchers discovered the body of 52-year-old Martha Gutierrez Thursday morning in the rolling hills of San Benito County, about 50 feet off the side of Highway 156 near Highway 152, according to Jaime Rios of the California Highway Patrol.

BASEBALL: Christopher edges Seaside in extras

Nick Cordova delivered the game-winning hit to catapult the Christopher High baseball team beyond host Seaside 6-5 in extra innings Wednesday.

Edmund Thomas Gansberger August 11, 1914 – March 1, 2012

Edmund Thomas Gansberger, born Aug. 11th 1914, died Mar. 1st, 2012, age 97

Robert C. Howes March 29, 1910 – March 20, 2012

He was born in San Martin, CA and lived his entire life in California. Flying his own airplane was his main joy as well as hunting and fishing.Robert was joined in peace with the Lord, his wife Josephine Allemand-Howes and daughter Joann Howes. He is surivived by his children Meri Opoien (Don), Geri Perez, Michelle Rogers (Gary), Robert A. Howes (Jeannie), Peggy Howes-Mayfield (Ric) and Christine Nemecek.

SOFTBALL: Mustangs’ bats on the ball in 11-0 win

Amber Gamboa's first inning two-run home run set an early - and loud - offensive tone for the Gilroy High softball team, which collected 13 hits in an 11-0 win in five innings over visiting non-league opponent Monta Vista (Cupertino) on Wednesday.

No leads yet; police continue search for missing teen

Law enforcement investigators have interviewed more than 50 teenagers in Morgan Hill and Fremont in hopes of turning up some clues that might lead them to find Sierra LaMar, 15, who has been missing since Friday, authorities said. 

Scrapbook March 19-23

BIRTHDAY: Peter Musachia: Local World War II veteran Peter Musachia turned 90 years old on March 7. Pete celebrated March 10 at the Westside Grill surrounded by friends and family. Pete fought in World War II and invaded Omaha Beach in the invasion of Normandy on 1944. He is not only a hero to the United States, but he a hero to his family.

Robert “Bob” Strickland February 28, 1969 – March 20, 2012

Robert "Bob" Strickland passed away in Santa Clara County unexpectedly Tuesday, March 20, 2012, at the age of 43.

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