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March 25, 2026

On shaky ground

The city's strategy for fixing up vacant, earthquake-unsafe

Saint Louise signs MOU to merge with larger healthcare system

Saint Louise Regional Hospital announced today it has signed a memorandum of understanding to merge with Ascension Health Alliance, “the nation’s largest Catholic and nonprofit health system,” according to a press release posted on the Daughters of Charity Health System website.

Margene Bloom-Roza Puente

Dr. Margene Bloom-Roza Puente DC, passed away suddenly in her sleep from complications of Lyme Disease and Diabetes on January 28, 2009 at the age of 55.

Wendell Gaylord Peterson

Wendell joined his flight of Angels after a six month illness at home, leaving behind Alice Marie Peterson, his wife of 26 years. Also surviving him are brother Norman (Margaret) Peterson, sisters Rachel Brown of Merced, CA, Florene Tyre of Branson, Mo, daughters Diann Peterson of Castaic, CA, Laurie Hallum of Redding, CA, Rebecca(Sam) Bauman of Wilsonville, OR, step-sons Victor (Roxanne )Wilson of Redmond, OR, Robert (Stephanie) Wilson of Gilroy, CA and numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great- grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. He was a flight instructor for the Army Aircorps during WWII. He was also a respected retired member of Carpenters Union Local #405 for over 50 years as well as a member of the American Legion of Gilroy, the Eastern Star, Freemasons and a 32degree of the Scottish Rites. He lead a long life with involvement in many organizations and interests too numerous to mention. He died at home surrounded by family. There will be no service and the family requests that instead of flowers a donation be made to your favorite charity in Wendell's name.

Blue Jays get by Blazers, Intero a game away from title

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Trial date moved for suspects in 2010 homicide, chase

Two suspects accused of robbing two Hollister stores on San Juan Road in April 2010 – and leading police on a chase through Salinas before ending in a crash that killed a fourth accused assailant – had their scheduled jury trials moved from March to June, according to court records.

Schools show solidarity, awareness in the midst of tragedy

Gilroy and Morgan Hill schools are flying their flags at half-staff Monday and Tuesday to demonstrate solidarity and support for the 26 victims – 20 of whom were children – slain in the mass school shooting that devastated the idyllic community of Newtown, Conn. Friday.

Prep Basketball: Oakwood breezes past Trinity Christian

Last season, Trinity Christian beat Oakwood on three separate occasions. On Thursday, Oakwood got to return the favor.

Jean L. Ryan (Firpo)

Jean L. Ryan a native of Gilroy, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 10, 2008.

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