Four local veterans honored by Assemblyman Luis Alejo
A Gilroy local is among four former service members hand-picked by Assemblyman Luis Alejo (D-Salinas) to receive the 2012 Veteran of the Year Award.
PHOTOS: 6th Street Studios & Art Center hosts open house event
6th Street Studios & Art Center celebrated the grand opening of Ruben Dario Villa’s studio “Fuchilandia” with an open house event March 18.
The event featured local art vendors, live music and performances, a caricature artist and the Cochinita food truck that made the trek...
Students not college-ready
Three out of four Gilroy high school graduates aren't qualified
Gilroy Police seek sexual battery suspect
Gilroy Police investigators are looking for a man they say approached a woman and inappropriately touched her buttocks.
According to police, the incident occurred at about 7:40pm Wednesday as the woman was walking in a residential neighborhood along Mantelli Drive near Kern Avenue. After the...
Frank Albert Romero
Frank Albert Romero entered into rest on September 16, 2009, with family at his side, after losing a courageous battle to cancer. He was 80 years old. He was a long-time resident of Morgan Hill and a graduate of Live Oak High School. Frank was a talented baseball player. He pitched for the Stockton Ports in the California Baseball League in the 1950's. He is the beloved husband to Marie (Turturici) Romero of 54 years, loving father of Patricia Trier, Cathy Romero, Debbie and son-in-law Jim Persons and Linda Romero; proud and loving Papa to Frankie, Jimmy and Joey. He is also survived by his brother, Ed Romero and his wife Trish of OR; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ben and Helen Turturici of Hollister, and many nieces and nephews. He established Frank's Plumbing Company in Morgan Hill and was a prominent plumbing contractor for 40 years before retiring to Hollister, where he enjoyed golfing, hunting, woodworking and ranching. He was a member of the Morgan Hill Lion's Club, Hollister Elk's and the SIRS Br #54 of San Jose. A visitation will take place on Tuesday, September 22, 2009, from 4:00-8:00 P.M. with a vigil service to commence at 7:00 P.M., both at Johnson Funeral Home, 17720 Monterey Street in Morgan Hill. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Catherine Parish, 17400 Peak Avenue in Morgan Hill. Interment to follow at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery, Santa Clara, CA. In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to the American Cancer Society or charity of your choice.





















