Grace Barnard
Gracie was born and raised San Juan Bautista, CA and passed away in Orland, CA where she raised race horses and operated a lay up boarding facility. She is survived by sons John and Larry Barnard, 8 grandchildren,and many great-granchildren and her favorite cousin Nancy Armer.She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Barnard, her father Manuel Dias, her sister Dorothy Kinkade, brother Artie Dias, Uncle George and Aunt Tudie Dias.Graveside services will be at San Juan Cemetary at 2:00 P.M. Fri, March 20th. Donations can be made to American Lung Association
Order up! Five Guys Burgers and Fries opens Wednesday
Staff of the new Five Guys Burgers and Fries franchise expect large lines of customers when they open for their first day of business Wednesday.
Ronald Larry Griffin
Ronald L. "Ronnie" Griffin passed away in Hollister on Dec. 18th at the age of 65 years. Ronnie spent his formative years in Salinas, was a graduate of Salinas High School and upon graduation went to work in the construction trades for many years. In 1979, he entered the carpet business in Atascadero and spent a great part of his life in the floor covering business; not only in Atascadero, but in Salinas with his brother at Old Town Carpets, as well as in Gilroy. He moved from Gilroy in 1987 to establish Ron's Windows, Walls & Floors in Hollister. Ron was an avid softball player in the competitive fast pitch leagues for 20 plus years, as well a baseball and football coach during his sons younger years. He loved the out-of-doors hunting ducks and pheasants with his favorite Labrador Retrievers as well as deer and wild boar hunting. "He was devoted to his family, a big family guy", said his children, who enjoyed traveling in his motor home and camping throughout California. Ron was a member of the Laborers Union Local No. 297 of Salinas.
Bruce J. Finch
Bruce J. Finch who was born in July 1950 in Chicago, Illinois, died suddenly on October 5, 2008 in Gilroy, California. Bruce is survived by his beloved wife Carolyn Finch and their daughter, Sarah of Gilroy, CA.
Support GHS grad night; eat Mexican food
This January, supporting Gilroy High School's grad night is easy as eating delicious Mexican food.Â
The dynasty continues: Gilroy High wins 19th consecutive CCS title
There was little to no doubt that the Gilroy High boys wrestling team was walking away with its 19th consecutive Central Coast Section title at last week’s wrestling championships.
The Mustangs put on another exquisite show Feb. 18-19 that had fans inside the gymnasium at...

















