NCAA Hoops: Former GHS coach Ogden joins WCC Hall of Honor
GILROY—It’s been nearly 46 years since Gilroy resident Carlos C. “Bud” Odgen Jr. suited up for the Santa Clara University Broncos men’s basketball team. Even though nearly five decades have passed, he is still recognized as one of the greatest to ever wear the uniform. And on Saturday, he’ll take his place among the West Coast Conference’s finest.
GUSD responds to demand to expel Audrie Pott’s attacker
GILROY—Gilroy Unified School District will not expel a Christopher High School senior who transferred here after he was involved in a sexual attack shared on social media and that lead to the victim’s suicide.
Attorney General OK’s hospital sale
GILROY—Following the largest review of its kind, California Attorney General Kamala Harris approved the $843 million purchase of six medical facilities including, two in South County, from a Roman Catholic health system nearing financial ruin, but not without rigorous, 10-year conditions.
Gav cuts unused child development space
GILROY—Gavilan College trustees unanimously approved reconfiguring an “underutilized portion” of the Child Development Center to centralize office space for employees currently housed across campus.
Volunteers needed to clean Miller Slough
GILROY—As trash piles up in a Gilroy slough, citizens have stepped up to clean the channel that has city and water officials pointing fingers of responsibility while neither takes action.
Sam needs a home
Sam is a 7-year-old long hair Chihuahua who is sweet and relaxed. He has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since January. For more information, call (408) 686-3900.
Daughters of Charity sues SEIU-UHW, Blue Wolf
GILROY—A Roman Catholic health system has sued opponents who fought the sale of its Gilroy hospital and others, alleging a union and private firm conspired to undermine the $843 million deal.
Photographer Lora Schraft: With love, goodbye
Most strangers pass by without you ever knowing their name, where they’re from or where they’re going. My job as the chief photographer of the South Valley has been to document people and illuminate something about their lives.
Teen sought in Heiser slaying
GILROY— In Gilroy’s first murder of 2015, police have charged a San Jose woman, 19, with the Feb. 16 killing of Robert Heiser, 56, in his home and are hunting for a 17-year-old girl they believe was one of as many as three accomplices.
