Police blotter: Aggravated sexual assault against a child
The Gilroy Police Department recently responded to a variety of crimes this week, including aggravated sexual assault against a child, first-degree burglary and inflicting bodily injury on a spouse or cohabitant. The arrests were recorded in the GPD blotter April 15 through 22. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.
Santellano goes 8 for Gav, but Rams fall short in 9th in final home game
DJ Santellano had passed the century mark in his pitch count through seven innings and Gavilan College had a pitcher ready in the pen to come in the eighth.
New SBHS superintendent stresses need for campus upgrades
San Benito High School District’s new Superintendent John Perales is only three weeks on the job. He already routinely walks the halls of his new site to see how things roll in more than 40 classrooms as he sets a vision for the coming year.
Feel-good fundraising: Summit for the Planet
Catch a “trash fashion show” and an array of family-themed green activities at the upcoming eighth annual Summit for the Planet Walk-a-thon and Earth Day Celebration Saturday, April 26. Hosted by Mount Madonna School, this free public event combines a 5K fundraising walk-a-thon supporting local nonprofits with an eco-carnival, solar car races, music, wildlife, green shopping, learning expo and organic foods.
South Valley: a great place to walk
Our local communities are full of walking opportunities for pets. All it takes is a collar or harness, working leash and a dog with enough training to not trip or injure you.
Crime brief: Short pursuit leads to two arrests
Two south county men were arrested on alcohol-related charges early Sunday morning after allegedly leading police on a short pursuit.
Gavilan Soccer: Espinosa named Rams head coach
GILROY — The Gavilan men’s soccer team has new coach and it’s a familiar face for many Gilroy-area fans.
Gilroy Museum to mark 50 years
The Gilroy Museum, 195 Fifth St., will celebrate 50 years with a weeklong open house from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 13 and 15 and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 17. Special exhibits will include Gilroy schools, the Garlic Festival, photos of the Gymkhana and Bonanza Days and historical books by local authors and about local topics will be on display. The highlight will be the recent acquisition of Stephen Medley’s postcard collection, which includes more than 100 postcards of Gilroy spanning 100 years.
County, renewable energy officials ‘Make a Wish’ on Earth Day
Today is Earth Day as officials and energy officials from across Santa Clara County plan to gather in Milipitas to highlight renewable energy.
Photos: Day for Miracles at San Juan Bautista ranch
Kailey Northam, 16, from Morgan Hill, smiles after getting a kiss from Koi Fish, as Julia Lance, 16, from Gilroy, watches April 12 during a Day for Miracles at Dreamor Ranch in San Juan Bautista. The event for special needs children and their families gives them an opportunity to experience riding and being with horses, dogs, cats, chickens, ducks and turkeys.




















