Sprina M. Bozzo May 1, 1914 – March 30, 2012
In loving memory of our beloved Auntie Sprina Bozzo, who passed away at the Mabie Skilled Nursing Facility, one month before her 98th birthday. She was a lifelong resident of Hollister and a member of many organizations over the years, such as Young Lady’s Institute for 50 years, Italian Catholic Federation, Branch #26, the Sacred Heart Parish Choir for 50 years, and various Pedro clubs.
Cops catch bike-riding wire thief
Police on Wednesday arrested man after he allegedly tried to steal wires from city streetlights, according to the Gilroy Police Department.
Police blotter: Man, 42, picked up for alleged public intoxication and warrants
Roma Faalaga, 42, of the 8500 block of Wren Avenue, 10:32 p.m.
Buy Local, Get Paid
Families who buy California produce with federal food stamps will win a lottery of sorts, thanks to a new program that pays bonuses of up to $10 a day for buying local foods and is offered in one Gilroy supermarket.
Gilroy Gets a Garlic Queen
Kyle Perez-Robinson was crowned the 2016 Miss Gilroy Garlic Festival Queen at the annual scholarship pageant held on May 1. Queen Kyle and her court will represent the 38th annual Gilroy Garlic Festival at numerous pre-festival activities as well as during the fest, which runs July 29-31. A graduate of Christopher High School, Kyle is currently a sophomore studying Human Biology at Stanford University. In her spare time, she is actively involved in musical theater as both a performer and staff member. She hopes to pursue a master’s degree in Community Health and Preventative Research and has the long-term goal of attending medical school to pursue an M.D.
Larry J. Perez June 22, 1937 – January 21, 2012
Entered into rest on January 21, 2012, surrounded by his loving wife of 57 years, Irene, and his children Raymond, Daniel, Theresa, Veronica, Cindy and Jerry. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and his brothers, Ben and Tim. Larry retired as a teamster after 44 years of dedicated service in the waste management industry.














