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Amelia A. Jaime entered peacefully into eternal rest on Feb. 15th, 2010 surrounded by her loving family.

Being named Student-Athlete of the Year was never a goal Emily Tonascia outwardly expressed during her two years at Gavilan College. But it certainly was something she wanted. 

With past champions touting concoctions such as Stacked Steak Napoleon on Garlic Paper with Asparagus, Radicchio, Shiitakes and Stilton; Warm Weather Watermelon Crabmeat Kissed South Seas Soup; or Spicy Garlic Butter Cookies with Garlic Goat Cheese and Honey; the Great Garlic Festival Recipe Contest and Cook-Off is no stranger to edgy ingredient mash-ups.

I live by the railroad tracks, and every day I watch six empty

A Gilroy Police officer fired his service weapon at a suspect who drove a stolen vehicle through the Gilroy High School campus where hundreds of children and parents had gathered at midday on Sept. 9, according to authorities. The single shot fired by the officer...

Cheryl "Cheri" Gray went to be with the Lord on September 25, 2009 at the age of 66. She was the daughter of the late Carl "Sully" and Henrietta "Nene" Schulz. A native of Hollister, she graduated from Union School and Hollister High School in San Benito County, where she also worked as a beautician for many years. Cheri later resumed her education, obtaining a Masters Degree in Counseling from Saint Mary's College. She worked as Director of Admissions and Records at Gavilan Community College and Hartnell Community College for a total of over 30 years. She is also well known through her community involvement with the Catholic Church, Pet Friends, the SPCA, and Creative Memories.

The future is bright for Gavilan College with the passing of a $248 million bond measure Nov. 6 as well as the election of three new members to its governing body. A combined 57 percent of voters in Santa Clara and San Benito counties (who...