Million-plus jobless Californians are facing benefit cutoff
More than 1 million jobless California workers could have their unemployment insurance benefits cut off soon if Congress does not continue federally financed benefit extensions of up to 99 weeks, state officials said Wednesday.
Morgan Hill city hall closing, moving
City hall will close Thursday and reopen only for next year's
Martin G. Galvan November 12, 1927 – December 13, 2011
 Martin G. Galvan passed away at his home at the age of 84. Born in Artisia, NM. He was a resident of San Benito County for over 50 years. Martin was a member of the Laborer's International Union Local #297.
Suspects make off with cash in early morning taxi robbery
The Gilroy Police Department responded to reports of a robbery at 2 a.m. this morning near the intersection of Rogers Lane and Hoover Court in Gilroy.
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



















