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The City of Bell, once marred by scandal following the 2010 indictment of a significant portion of city officials for corruption, released the names of its retired public safety employees who have claimed a work-related disability. Bell sent a list of the names within 10 business days in response to a Dispatch request filed under the California Public Records Act.

An 8,500-gallon gasoline tanker spilled thousands of gallons of fuel after colliding with a speeding motorist along Highway 101 south of Tennant Avenue early Thursday morning.

Runs in the eighth and ninth innings weren't enough to lift Gavilan past Ohlone in the Coast Conference opener. 

GILROY — Gilroy coach Armando Padilla gave his team just one job heading into overtime: Make a statement.

BIRTH: Avett James Rollins: Avett James Rollins was born Nov. 21, 2013 at Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose to Jennifer Stanco Rollins and Jim Rollins. He weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces.

The Gilroy Police Department responded to a variety of crimes this week, including attempted murder, burglary, abandonment of a child, possession of tear gas and unlawful sexual intercourse. The arrests were recorded in the GPD blotter Feb. 18 through 25.

The Christopher softball team took an early lead, but wasn't able to hold on. 

Olivia is a 10-month-old tortie/tabby mix who is very sweet, gentle and good with cats and children. She is an indoor only cat because she only has one eye. She is available for adoption at the San Martin Animal Shelter. Call (408) 686-3900.

An itchy or painful butt is a daily occurrence in any veterinary hospital. When irritated, dogs and cats itch it, scratch it, lick it and scoot on it.