Gavilan Roundup: Jan. 28
The Gavilan baseball team dropped its season opener, 3-2, to San Joaquin Delta College Tuesday in Stockton.
Downtown furniture store yields $2 million pot bust
A Gilroy man was arrested and charged with growing more than 1,000 marijuana plants behind the façade of a furniture store in the heart of downtown Gilroy, the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office said.
Measles exposure reported at Gilroy Costco, Walmart
The Santa Clara County Public Health Department announced Jan. 26 two confirmed cases of a person infected with measles exposing residents locally at the Costco and Walmart stores in Gilroy on Jan. 18. An exposure was also reported the next day at Dave & Busters inside the Great Mall in Milpitas.
Prep Roundup: Jan. 27
The Christopher boys basketball team went 1-1 last week against league opponents Seaside and Palma.
Police ram stolen vehicle, arrest two
Police rammed a stolen vehicle that tried to avoid a traffic stop in the parking lot of the Safeway grocery store at Tennant Station Tuesday morning, according to authorities. Both occupants were arrested.About 7:30 a.m. Jan. 27, a Morgan Hill police officer saw a Dodge Durango traveling in the area of Tennant Station and determined the vehicle had been stolen out of Gilroy, according to MHPD Sgt. Bill Norman.Police attempted to initiate a traffic stop, but the Durango continued traveling in an effort to evade officers, Norman said. As the Durango approached the driveway between Troy’s Bocce Ball and Safeway grocery store, MHPD patrol cars used a Pursuit Intervention Technique (PIT), ramming the stolen vehicle multiple times before the driver could no longer proceed.The Dodge ended up on a covered sidewalk in front of Troy’s Bocce Ball, with extensive damage.Norman’s patrol vehicle, a MHPD Chevrolet sport utility vehicle, was involved in the collision and showed front-end damage while he and other officers remained at the scene about 8 a.m.The male driver and female passenger of the Dodge were arrested on suspicion of possession of stolen property, Norman said. The driver is suspected of driving under the influence, and the female had “multiple warrants” for her arrest.The names of the suspects were not available at the scene.The only reported injuries in the incident were suffered by the female Dodge passenger, who complained of unspecified pain, Norman said.The shopping center—which includes a bagel shop, grocery store and gym which were open at the time—was bustling with activity when the incident happened. An employee of Safeway said officers approached the Dodge with guns drawn after the vehicle was stopped.Check back later for updates to this story.
Hollister Police arrest Gilroy man in carjacking, chase
Hollister police arrested a carjacking suspect after a vehicle theft at the local hospital Saturday and a subsequent pursuit.
Gavilan Roundup: Jan. 26
The Gavilan men’s basketball team lost its third straight game, falling to Cabrillo 80-56 Friday at home.
Prep Wrestling: 10 SoCo wrestlers advance to MidCals quarterfinals
GILROY—South County’s wrestlers have successfully defended their home turf on the first day of the Mid-California Classic wrestling tournament.
Athletes of the Week: Jan. 23
Each week we recognize one area male and female athlete for their performance on the field of play. This week's are:
