News

Gilroy's Relay for Life earned at least $106,000 for the

DMB informed San Benito County officials today the company has officially withdrawn its proposal for the 6,800-unit El Rancho San Benito development northwest of Hollister off Highway 25, a planning official confirmed.

Thomas Alvis (Tom) Martin went to be with our Lord on March 6, 2009. He was born April 25, 1915, in Haskell, TX, to the late Oscar C. and Ola Cameron Martin. Tom grew up in Marlow, OK before moving to Morgan Hill, CA, where he established several successful cleaning businesses as well as a working horse and cattle ranch. Later, he retired and he and his wife, Marjorie, moved to Texas. Tom loved and collected Singer Featherweight Sewing Machines and established many friendships through this endeavor. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Emmett Martin, Kay Martin, Finas Martin, and Delbert Martin. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie McBride Martin of Flint, TX; son and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Shirley Martin of Odessa, TX; son, Richard Martin of Fallon, NV and friend, Kathy Graves; Step-daughter, Susan Petersen of Monterey Peninsula, CA; Step-daughter Vivian Violet of Santa Maria, CA; eight grandchildren; six great-grandghildren; nieces and nephews; and many dear friends. To carry on Tom's love for roses, a rose garden will be established in his honor. If desired, roses or memorials may be sent to 22420 Benedict Drive, Flint, TX 75762.

Alberto G. Badua died at his home in Morgan Hill Thursday, March

Carly is a 10-year-old Chihuahua mix who is sweet, relaxed and a little shy. She is good with other dogs, likes to be held and would be the perfect lap dog. She has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since May. Interested? Call (408) 686-3900.

For more than a decade, patrol officers with the Gilroy Police Department have been primarily working four 10-hour shifts a week. According to a recent study of the department's inner workings, that practice is outdated and doesn't meet the needs of the burgeoning community—and the Gilroy Police Officers Association and the City have agreed to make a historic change.

Gilroy – There is an imaginary line running through the community center of the Monticelli Apartment complex separating the seniors living in the 26 units to the left of the building from the 26 multifamily apartments to the right.

Authorities are warning residents of scorching temperatures approaching in Santa Clara County, Morgan Hill, Gilroy and beyond, starting Friday and continuing well into next week.

When it comes to chocolate or caramel apple sales, holidays are often a busy time at De Brito Chocolate Factory. Christmas is the height of the season for Alene De Brito and her crew, who make chocolate covered toffee and apricots, caramels and decadent caramel apples that have been featured on Food Network.