Kidnapping suspect posts bail
The man accused of attacking his girlfriend and kidnapping her from a local bar bailed out of jail while he awaits his next scheduled hearing.
South Valley Middle: Too pool for school?
The Gilroy Unified School District is facing $3 million to $7 million in state cuts next year, which means the 17-year-old pool at South Valley Middle School will sink into the growing pile of budget casualties if someone doesn't throw it a lifeline.
Still few details about Feb. 2 FBI raid
Few details have emerged in the week following an early morning raid in Gilroy, in which a 42-year-old man wanted by local police was apprehended by federal agents on yet-to-be-announced charges.
Flores: ‘The Woman in Black’ builds suspense without gore
It doesn't take much in a scary movie to make me jump, which is probably why I don't watch too many scary movies. And a well-crafted scary movie doesn't need a lot of gory moments to be scary. Some of the best movies I've seen are the ones that keep me on the edge of my seat - and guessing about the twists and turns - without the blood. One of the scary movies to hit the screen recently is reminiscent of such movies as "The Others" and "The Haunting."
Historic Rispin Mansion given new life
The historic Rispin Mansion, which a year ago was a burnt hulk at risk of being demolished, is looking much better, thanks to an infusion of $648,850 from the city of Capitola.
Pot shop adds vending to the mix, hopes to market machines
The embattled Purple Cross Rx medical marijuana dispensary on Bolsa Road - which this week was sued by the county in an effort to get it to close its doors for good - is hoping to expand its business model by marketing marijuana vending machines to pharmacies, medical facilities and dispensaries throughout California.
Fred L. Rodriguez March 9, 1942 – February 6, 2012
Fred L. Rodriguez, 69 years old, of Morgan Hill, CA, passed away on Monday, February 6th, 2012, due to cardiac arrest. Fred was born on March 9th, 1942 in Cupertino, CA. Fred is srvived by his wife of 51 years Phyllis Rodriguez and sons Anthony Rodriguez, Edward Rodriguez, Fred Rodriguez, Jr. and daughter Phyllis Quirino, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
SOCCER: Mustangs shake off Balers, 2-1
Both the Gilroy High and San Benito boys soccer teams entered Wednesday's must-win match with the feeling that there was more to be done after a 1-1 draw in the teams' first encounter left each unsatisfied and with business unfinished.
Police blotter for Jan. 31 to Feb. 7
Below are recent arrests made by the Gilroy Police Department.





















