Convicted MH horse abuser agrees to pay $113k in restitution
A convicted Morgan Hill horse abuser agreed to pay more than $113,000 in restitution to nine animal rescue organizations that took in and cared for more than three dozen horses that were removed from his care at an Aug. 7 hearing at the South County Courthouse.
USSSA World Series: Pac-Coast tops Attack in Gold Bracket
CHINO HILLS—Gilroy’s Pac-Coast 11U team racked up 11 hits to best Attack Baseball Club 14-6 in the USSSA AA World Series Gold Bracket Friday.
Gilroy High School Stadium gets $2 million facelift
GILROY—Ten years after sprouting synthetic grass and a modern running surface—gifts from hometown hero and NFL superstar star Jeff Garcia—Gilroy High School’s main sports venue is getting another complete stadium makeover.
UPDATED: Search for Gilroy burglary suspects leads to multiple arrests
GILROY—An attempted residential burglary Aug. 6 ignited a citywide search for three suspects who split up and fled on foot and in a stolen car—all who were were ultimately arrested, police said.
NFL: 49ers release Aldon Smith
SANTA CLARA—The San Francisco 49ers released linebacker Aldon Smith Friday, following his arrest Thursday night on hit and run, driving under the influence and vandalism charges, according to Santa Clara police.
Junior Little League: Gilroy tops Nevada at Western Regionals
VANCOUVER, WASH.—The Gilroy Junior All Stars had an extra day of preparation—and waiting—before their first game in the Junior Western Regional tournament. While they were bouncing on their heels to take the field, the All Stars, representing Northern California, discovered the meaning of the old adage “patience is a virtue.”
Youth Baseball: DUB U19, U15 teams win Lake Tahoe World Series
The DUB Baseball Academy’s 19U and 15U Dynasty teams won the Lake Tahoe World Series in their respective age groups July 26.
Red Barn advocates seek access to make ‘modest’ repairs
GILROY—A community group that rallied to halt the demolition of an old barn inside Christmas Hill Park has asked the city’s permission to enter the boarded-up structure to shore it up and prevent any further weather or animal-related damage.
USSSA Baseball: Pac-Coast opens World Series at 2-0
CHINO HILLS—The Pac-Coast 11U baseball team opened the USSSA World Series tournament with a bang. The Gilroy-based squad went a perfect 2-0 on Tuesday, notching wins over Park Bums and the East Los Angeles Athletics.