June 15 murder suspect waives right to speedy trial
The Morgan Hill man accused of killing his girlfriend and leaving her body near the railroad tracks behind their home June 15 was in court Tuesday for a general appearance on the charge of murder.
Suspect described as ‘good father,’ ‘sweetheart’
The mother of the suspect accused of kidnapping and murdering 15-year-old Sierra Lamar says she believes her son is innocent, but Sheriff Laurie Smith insists the DNA evidence found in his car and on Sierra’s belongings is damning - even if her body is never found. Meanwhile, a former FBI agent says Antolin Garcia Torres, a husband and father to a 20-month-old daughter, could have fooled everybody.
Gilroy Remembers Zany Radio Station With Co-founder’s Death
With the death of Laura Ellen Hopper, co-founder of Gilroy's
Nick Gonzales
Nick Gonzales passed away in Hollister, last Sunday at the age of 83. He was born in Hollister and has lived here all his life. Nick served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a member of the Hollister Elk's Lodge and the V.F.W. Post 9242 of Hollister. Nick had been a local TV Repairman and antenna installer for over 30 years and later became a weight master for Tri-Valley Cannery.
Achievement award for quality care
Saint Louise Regional Hospital’s Primary Stroke Center was honored Wednesday by the American Heart Association for excellence as the hospital earned the Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. Stroke survivors who got care at Saint Louise, some who received injections of the stroke wonder drug, Alteplase, were there to hug and reminisce with the nurses and doctors who saved their lives.
Rummage sale and carnival at Gilroy Prep School this Saturday
The Gilroy Prep School is hosting two fun events this Saturday to help raise money for the school.















