South Valley unites for farmworkers
On a recent December afternoon, about 30 volunteers gathered at St. Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista to give their efforts to the sprawling, multifaceted Farmworker Caravan—an annual holiday donation drive for families in need in five counties.
Labeled a “Santa’s Workshop,” the Dec....
Silvina A. Bettencourt January 2, 1920 – May 5, 2013
There will be a vigil service held at 6:30 P.M., Sunday, May 12, 2013, at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be begin at 12 Noon Monday, May 13, 2013, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Gilroy. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Gilroy. Condolences at HabingFamilyFuneralHome.com
Small grass fire put out quickly
A small brush fire broke out about 12 p.m. Wednesday behind the
Antonie Gabriele (Strempel) Paterson November 7, 1946 – December 10, 2012
Friends are invited to attend the funeral service on Friday, December 14th at 11:00 A.M. at the Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home 870 San Benito St., Hollister. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery.
Buzzard Gulch bravado can’t change facts
Dennis Taylor has been spending too much time on the bar stool
Remember the Wildcats
Gilroy - At 89 years old, Maurice "Red" Elder still remembers the sweetness of hitting daylight on a touchdown run, particularly one that he made as a player for Kansas State back in 1934 in a game against Nebraska.




















