Martin G. Galvan
Martin G. Galvan passed away at his home at the age of 84. Born in Artisia, New Mexico. He was a resident of San Benito County for over 50 years. Martin was a member of the Laborer's International Union Local #297. He is survived by his brothers, Ramon Galvan of Hollister, Jose Galvan of Hollister, sisters, Olivia Cardenas of Hollister, Juana Hernandez of Hollister and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Martin was preceded in death by his brother, Luis Galvan and sisters Leonides Galvan, Marina Almance. Please call the funeral home, 831-637-3757 for graveside service information. Donations are preferred to: Jovenes de Antano c/o the mortuary chapel. To send condolences visit www.grunnagle.com
GOP congressmen want high-speed rail project audited
A dozen Republican congressman have asked the nonpartisan U.S. Government Accountability Office to study California's controversial high-speed rail project, citing "questionable ridership and cost projections."
Theodore “Ted” Wood September 14, 1945 – December 18, 2011.
Theodore (Ted) Wood, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at home on Sunday evening December 18, 2011, after a courageous fight with lung cancer. He was a devoted husband of 46 years to Linda Wood of Gilroy. He was a loving father of Ted Wood, Tim (Diane) Wood and Leeanna (Bryant) Hammer of Gilroy and grandfather of Michelle, Karisa, Teddy, Andrew, Melissa, Jamie, Lauren, Brandon and Madison.
Maria A. Pinheiro June 3, 1927 – December 20, 2011
 Mrs. Pinheiro passed away at her son’s home Tuesday, December 20, 2011 after lengthy illness. Loving mother of Al Pinheiro (Vilma) of Gilroy. Dear grandmother of David Pinheiro (Stefanie) of Gilroy, Gena Pinheiro (Joao Mendonca) of Terceira, Azores and Justin Pinheiro. Great-grandmother of Brittany Gitmed, Donavyn Pinheiro and Natalia Pinheiro. Sister of Rosa Fagundes of Hilmar, CA, Mateus Rocha of Gilroy, Laurentino Rocha of Brazil, Neves Lopes of Gilroy, Ines Toste of Gilroy and the late Jose Rocha and Manuel Rocha. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A native of Terceira, Azores.
Fatal drunken driving trial delayed again
James Lee, in custody 18 months after a fatal wreck that killed
City releases HSR Visioning Project report
A 128-page analysis that details the first six months of the
Outlet store robbed at gunpoint
Two masked suspects armed with handguns held up employees at a Gilroy Premium Outlets store early Friday morning, making off with an undisclosed amount of cash, according to the Gilroy Police Department.
Youth center fixes don’t come cheap
While a sparkling new hub for young Gilroyans remains a distant dream for the foreseeable future, the City of Gilroy is spending roughly $1 million in local and federal funds to upgrade the community's three-year-old interim youth center located at San Ysidro Park.