Shane Dwight’s guitar stolen days before Morgan Hill performance
Nashville recording artist and Morgan Hill native Shane Dwight’s one-of-a-kind Gibson guitar was stolen out of his truck at recent stop in Hollister. Someone stole the instrument, a “custom job” 1954 Gibson Les Paul re-issue, while Dwight and his band were loading and unloading their equipment at a gig at Ridgemark Golf and Country Club one day last week, Dwight said. “Someone must have grabbed it, and I didn’t realize it until the next day,” Dwight said. “It’s one of those things, when you’re juggling so many things, I didn’t realize it was missing.”Dwight, who grew up in Morgan Hill, is hoping to recover the guitar he has owned for about 15 years. He said the instrument’s value to him is more sentimental than financial. Dwight and his blues band played Sunday, May 25 at the Morgan Hill Mushroom Mardi Gras, where the guitarist played another ax he owns. The guitarist/songwriter reported the theft to the San Benito County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff’s authorities did not immediately return a phone call requesting comment. Anyone with information about the theft can contact Dwight by email at [email protected].
Gilroy’s electric, solar-assisted school bus unveiled
Starting fall 2014, Gilroy Unified School District bus riders will have the chance to hop aboard a converted, $150,000 solar assisted and electric powered school bus.
Seeing Red: They’re just kids
I was watching a local baseball game the other day and kept getting distracted by something behind me. I’ll admit that it was hot and I was irritable, but I just couldn’t drown out the loudmouth parent. Sure, some people can be obnoxious, but what got me about this guy was that he was heckling the players. That does not sit well with me.
Authorities make 89 DUI arrests during Memorial Day weekend
Law enforcement agencies across Santa Clara County targeted impaired drivers during Memorial Day weekend and arrested 89 people for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, according to a press release from the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office.
Police blotter: Burglary, possession of a switchblade
The Gilroy Police Department recently responded to a variety of crimes, including burglary, possession of a switchblade, driving under the influence and vandalism. Arrests were recorded in the GPD blotter May 15 through 21. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.
Hikers rescued at Anderson Reservoir dam
Three hikers prompted a multi-agency helicopter rescue when they climbed a cliff at Anderson Dam in northeast Morgan Hill and couldn't get down Thursday, according to authorities.
Prep Roundup: May 22
Christopher's bats were hot against Milpitas, but it just couldn't turn basehits into runs.
Sierra’s family supports ‘ultimate penalty’
Sierra LaMar had a full life ahead of her when she disappeared from her north Morgan Hill home at the age of 15, and her family says that’s why her alleged killer deserves the death penalty.
