Police: Four-time DUI offender injures pregnant woman in accident, flees scene
Police arrested a San Jose man on New Year’s Day after he allegedly fled from the scene of a crash in which a pregnant woman was injured, authorities said. About 2:50 p.m. Wednesday, Esteban Sanchez, 23 of San Jose, crashed his Mazda 3 into a vehicle on East Dunne Avenue, injuring the pregnant driver, according to a press release from Morgan Hill Police. Sanchez fled the scene, and soon after lost control of the Mazda and collided into a fire hydrant and traffic signal box on Butterfield Boulevard at Barrett Avenue, police said. After the collision, Sanchez exited the vehicle and led officers on a foot pursuit into an industrial area near Caputo Drive.Sanchez was taken into custody and booked at Santa Clara County Jail on suspicion of felony hit and run, driving under the influence, resisting arrest, driving on a suspended license and violation of probation, police said. Police later learned that Sanchez has been arrested four prior times on suspicion of driving under the influence. Anyone with information about this case can contact Morgan Hill Police at (408) 779-2101 or the anonymous tip line at (408) 947-7867.Â
Theresa G. Vargas
The beloved soul of Theresa G. Vargas slipped away quietly into the loving hands of God on Thursday, December 3rd surrounded by her family. She will be missed very much by her husband of 53 years Jess Vargas. She was preceded in death by her daughter Annette. She was blessed with five children, Jess, Mario, Gary and David. She had nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was also blessed with a large extended family. She was employed by Perrelli & Filice cannery.
MH resident’s claim to 840-pound emerald shut down by L.A. judge
The saga of an 840-pound emerald - believed to be the world’s largest - continued in Los Angeles County Superior Court where Morgan Hill resident Anthony Thomas’ claim to the valuable rock was shut down this week, according to authorities.
Open space preserve in Morgan Hill celebrates more access with new bridge
A newly completed bridge over Llagas Creek at Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve in Morgan Hill extends the park’s existing wheelchair-friendly trail and leads visitors to a grassland day use area surrounded by riparian woodlands.
The Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority will...
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