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The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors approved the appointment of Dr. Sara Cody as the new County Health Officer this week. Cody served in an interim role after the Dr. Marty Fenstersheib’s retirement.

The Gilroy woman found guilty of second-degree murder on July 30 for killing her daughter and husband in a drug and alcohol-fueled car crash will be sentenced next month in San Jose.

Police arrested two men who attempted to discard a revolver and ammunition during a traffic stop, according to a press release.Morgan Hill police initiated the vehicle stop Thursday on the 17000 block of Peak Avenue just west of downtown Morgan Hill, police said.The two occupants of the vehicle immediately exited the car and started to walk away form the officers, according to the MHPD press release. The two men were ordered to stop but they continued walking. One of the men, later identified as Isaac Luna, 23 of Morgan Hill, pulled a small bag out of his pocket and threw it into nearby bushes, police said. Officers retrieved the bag and determined it was full of ammunition. Both men were detained while officers searched the surrounding area, police said. Found in a nearby parking lot was a loaded .38-caliber revolver handgun. Luna later admitted to tossing the weapon out of the vehicle. Luna and the other subject - Jason Gutierrez, 20 of Gilroy - were arrested on suspicion of possession of a loaded firearm, violation of probation, a felon in possession of ammunition and a felony warrant. Anyone with information about this incident may call MHPD at (408) 779-2101. 

Drugs: Anthony Victor Caparusso, 44, 12:50 a.m. Oct. 4 on Monterey Road at Highway 101 in Gilroy, for possession of heroin and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Santa Catalina had 35 straight wins heading into Thursday's contest against Christopher, but the Cougars put an end to that.  The Christopher girls golf team topped Santa Catalina 257-265 Thursday at Gilroy Golf Course.  Natalie Gutierrez scored at 47 to lead the Cougars against S.C. Julie Santiago shot a 52, Kylie Kuwada a 52, Nina Velez a 53, Alex Granados a 54 and Mia Navarro a 62. Navarro drove No. 17 green to get her first official birdie.  S.C.'s Chloe Corriveau was the medalist, shooting a 38.   CROSS COUNTRY

The Gilroy Police Department responded to a variety of crimes in the last week or so, including burglary, lewd or lascivious acts on an underage child and the possession of a dirk or a dagger. Arrests are recorded from the GPD's blotter dating Sept. 30 through Oct. 7.

The 25-member General Plan Advisory Committee held its first public meeting Wednesday night. Known as GPAC, the group is tasked with revamping Gilroy's vision and guiding principles through the creation of a new 20-year General Plan.

The road to fiscal folly is paved with good intentions, as Santa Clara County Supervisor Dave Cortese has demonstrated.

Tickets are still available for Saturday’s Kihncert, which will take place at Morgan Hill’s Outdoor Sports Complex and features a full day of live entertainment including The Greg Kihn Band and former Poison frontman Bret Michaels as the headliner. With gates opening at 12 p.m. (or 11 a.m. for “soundcheck party pass” holders”) the Kihncert grounds will also host a variety of food, arts and merchandise vendors, a classic car show, and a “Kihntoberfest” beer and wine garden. The main stage will feature Bret Michaels, The Greg Kihn Band, The Tubes, Dada, The Brodie Steward Band and Tommy Tutone. The Kihntoberfest Garden Stage will also feature a full day of local emerging artists. The music goes until 11 p.m.The Kihncert is an annual South Bay tradition that started about 12 years ago. Previous Kihncert events have featured legendary acts such as Lynyrd Skynyrd, Boston, Eddie Money, The Who, Steve Miller Band, George Thorogood, Night Ranger, REO Speedwagon, .38 Special, Yes, Foghat, Kansas and more. Kihncert tickets cost $15 each, or $95 each for the “soundcheck party package” which includes a preferred parking pass, early entry, a soundcheck party lunch and access to Kihn’s soundcheck. General parking passes can be purchased separately for $10 per vehicle, and preferred parking passes for $25. Tickets and more information about the Kihncert are available on the Web at kihncert.com. Parking will be available at the OSC lot, the Aquatics Center next door to the venue, along San Pedro Avenue and in a nearby lot on Tennant Avenue. The Kihncert is produced by Arts Related Technical Training for Entertainment Careers, ISE Entertainment and the Morgan Hill Youth Sports Alliance. The Morgan Hill Outdoor Sports Complex is located at 16500 Condit Road in east Morgan Hill.