Elizabeth (Betty) Jane Cunningham September 23, 1926 – January 28, 2012
Betty was born in San Jose 85 years ago, lived all her life in her beloved Santa Clara County, and passed peacefully in Gilroy in her daughter's arms.
Garlic Queen Pageant extended, $10k cash prize added
The application deadline to apply for the 34th Annual Gilroy Garlic Festival Queen Pageant has been extended by 10 days. The deadline is now 4:30 p.m. Feb. 13.
WRESTLING: Lopez’s gold leads way for Cougars at El Camino Colt Invitational
Five medalists, including one champion, helped lift the Christopher High wrestling team to a third-place showing out of 44 teams at the El Camino Colt Invitational on Saturday in South San Francisco. The team bronze is the Cougars', who are ranked No. 7 in the Central Coast Section, second-best placing at a tournament this season.
Josephine “Jo-Jo” Jimenez October 12, 1924 – February 3, 2012
Josephine Jo Jo" Jimenez, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, February 3, 2012, in Hanford, CA. She was 87 years old. Born in Mountain View, CA to the late Nicolas and Maria Perez, the family later moved to Watsonville, CA where she graduated High School and met the love of her life Daniel Jimenez, who has preceded her in death. She was a phone operator for the military during World War II. She married Danny and moved to Dinuba, CA where they purchased the Tower Theatre, and later changed the name to Maya Theater. They managed the Maya until 1977.
Police: Runaway, 14, might be with 41-year-old man
Hollister police are looking for a 14-year-old runaway girl who might be with a 41-year-old man, according to a statement from police.
SOCCER: Contreras scores twice in Mustangs 3-0 victory
Despite Notre Dame using the tactic of stacking its side with eight defenders at all times, the Gilroy High girls soccer team and its potent offense could not be completely contained in a 3-0 Mustangs victory on Friday night in Gilroy.
