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April 6, 2026

POTW: Trudy

Meet Trudy (78971), a 6 year-young Dalmatian mix with brains and beauty. Whether she’s playing with other dogs or cruising the dog park in search of people to pet her, Trudy is the life of the party. Though Trudy is deaf, she has learned basic commands through hand signals and will do almost anything for a treat which makes training enjoyable for both her and her person. Trudy is living in a foster home while available for adoption so please call to schedule a date with her; you just might fall in love. (408) 262-2133

ON TAP: Local games slated for the next three days

Here is a quick look into the next three days on the local prep and junior college sports scene.

Updated: Jesus restaurant still closed after fire

A stove fire caused minor damage at Jesus restaurant, and the owners hope to reopen for business soon. 

Police find pound of pot in occupied parked car

Two people were arrested with a pound of marijuana in their car after police saw them smoking a joint outside a downtown restaurant, authorities said.

Cecilia Contreras Root November 22, 1915 – February 23, 2012

Cecilia Root died peacefully at home at age 96. Predeceased by husband, Richard Root, sisters: Dolores McKeever, Berta Obregon, and Amparo Tarditi. Tia Cecilia will be missed by sister, Sara Laguera, brother, Alberto Contreras (Gloria) devoted nephew, Michael McKeever (Stephanie) nieces: Nora, Linda, (New York) Sarita, Amparita, Amparo, Elsa, Pachita, Adriana, (Mexico) Margaret, Cecilia, Marie, and Monica, (Minnesota) nephews: Roberto, Luis, Eduardo, Francisco, Alfonso, Carlos, and Alberto (Mexico).

William Carl Harper April 29, 1917 – February 22, 2012

William Carl Harper April 29, 1917 - February 22, 2012 A devoted father, grandfather and brother passed away on February 22, 2012. Carl is survived by daughters Janet Somavia, Virginia Coombes, her husband John Coombes, his sister Jean Harriman, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, his church family and friends.

UPDATE: Coroner identifies deceased Hollister hiker

The body of a Hollister hiker was extracted Sunday afternoon from the rocky face of a tree-covered mountain jutting high above Highway 152, according to Sgt. Jose Cardoza with the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Department.

UPDATED: 20th annual Pet Photo Day

This year, professional photographer Laura Marshall, with the assistance of Peg Jackson, will donate her skills to this popular event benefiting W.E.R.C.  Whether your favorite buddy is a calico, collie, canary, or chameleon, come join the fun of this sell-out event! 

Arleen Elizabeth Sadler-Freeze June 27, 1938 – February 21, 2012

Resident of Gilroy, Arleen was born in San Jose to Francis W. and June Sadler. She was raised in Los Gatos. She met her husband of 52 years, James Freeze at the San Jose State Carnegie Student Union.

WRESTLING: CCS Day 2 update; five locals advance to tonight’s finals, GHS in first

In search of its 10th consecutive section championship, Gilroy High (227.5) holds a 98.5-point lead over second-place Palma (122) heading into tonight’s Central Coast Section wrestling finals, which begin at 7 p.m. at Independence High in San Jose.

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