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April 13, 2026

Sheriff’s blotter: Old microwave used as step stool to burglarize home

A Sony projector and DVD player were stolen from a residence on

Roland B. Smith

Roland Bretz Smith, a former resident of Hollister, passed away April 14, 2010 in Fillmore, CA. His final days were spent surrounded by his loving family.

Gary Frank Barbin

Gary F. Barbin passed away at the age of 66 years at his residence with his loving family at his side. Gary was a native of Schenectady, NY, moved to California with his parents as a young boy, and resided in LaSelva Beach while attending Watsonville High School. Upon graduation he moved to San Benito County and with his father and brother started and operated Barbin Plastering from 1960 until 1982 when he established Garys Auto Painting specializing in auto body work and auto painting until 1994. Gary loved the out of doors especially riding dirt bikes with his son and daughter---mostly in the Clear Creek Area and fishing at the Forebay and surrounding areas."He was very much a family person", said his spouse Linda. In addition to Linda, Gary is survived by his son Bill Barbin of Hollister; daughters Tracy Weisner (Ronnie) of TN, and Cindy Trayford (Dave) of Salinas; grandchildren Dawson Weisner, Cassie and Maci Grice, Miranda and Lindsey Trayford; his brothers David Barbin (Joanne) of Aptos and Danny Barbin of Medford, OR; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brother Paul Barbin and sister Beverly Kinslow.

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Police: Man who shot at officers identified as homicide suspect

A Gilroy man who reportedly shot at officers during a high-speed vehicle pursuit through two counties on June 9 was identified as a suspect in a homicide the night before, according to authorities. According to Gilroy Police, a gunshot victim, later identified as 48-year-old Anthony...

Conflicts plague valley water district decisions

SAN JOSE—The Santa Clara Valley Water District, water wholesaler to 1.8 million people, has championed local conservation. The public agency runs three treatment plants for drinking water. It also manages 10 dams and reservoirs, 400 ponds that replenish our groundwater and 275 miles of creeks and streams.

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Gilroy High School seniors received more than $790,000 in

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