Ex-Chief’s gun used in drug robbery, police say
Two Gilroy teenagers face up to 24 years in prison in a case that almost killed one and might rank as the city’s dumbest-ever botched robbery.
Party City opens in Morgan Hill
Party City announces the grand opening of its Morgan Hill store at 1007 Cochrane Road in Cochrane Commons, Morgan Hill. The new Party City store is located near Target and features a newly designed store layout. The store opening takes place at an opportune time as residents embrace the loving holiday spirit. Party City encourages surprising loved ones in a special way this Valentine’s Day with an assortment of affordable ideas. Simply elegant red heart balloons and romantic balloon bouquets ensure love is in the air for couples looking to show love for that special someone. Teachers and families can purchase an array of favors, exchange cards, decorations and tableware needed for classroom parties and other gatherings. Party City is open Monday through Wednesday 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Thursday and Friday 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visit PartyCity.com.
Thursday Street Dance series starts this week
The Morgan Hill Downtown Association's annual Thursday Street Dance summer concert series starts this week on Third Street, with country music artist Kelly McDonald taking the stage Thursday night. The music starts at 7 p.m. near the intersection of Monterey Road and Third Street in downtown Morgan Hill. The Thursday Street Dance will continue until Sept. 26, with bands such as JJ Hawg, Wild West Show, Rock Hard, Cold Storage and others scheduled to grace the stage in the coming weeks. The concert series will take place at a new location this year - in the parking lot of the former Simple Beverages building at the intersection of Monterey Road and Third Street. Attendees and downtown visitors will not be able to park in the lot on Thursday nights for the remainder of the summer. The annual live entertainment series is sponsored by the Morgan Hill Downtown Association and its members. For more information and a full schedule of this summer's Thursday Street Dance lineup, visit www.morganhilldowntown.org.Â
Robert Gonzalez Haro
Robert Gonzalez Haro passed away April 21, 2009. He is survived by his children Robert, Jr. (Crystal), Michael, Tommy, and Anna Haro; grandchildren Michael, Jr., Julisa, Alyssa Haro, Jaycob and Maleeya Carillo, brother of Henry, Jr., Leo, Bonifacio Haro, and Mary Lujan; preceded in death by his parents Henry and Carmen Haro.
Mustangs fall short in shootout with Alvarez
Gilroy's varsity boys basketball team wasn't going down without


















