Wanted man causes police standoff, school lockdown on Eighth Street
There were a few loud bangs, and then Richard Manuel Castaneda, 27, walked out of a house at 750 W. Eighth St. with his hands behind his head.
Get outdoors and meet our fall visitors
Every September I look for the white-crowned sparrows to arrive. A small flock takes up residence each fall in an overgrown Lady Banks rose that covers the side of my neighbor's garage. They join the house finches, chestnut-backed chickadees and lesser goldfinches at my feeders. White-crowned sparrows are distinctive, with a narrow white stripe on the top of their heads, black stripes on either side of the white “crown” and broad white eyebrows.
Prep Roundup: Oct. 2
The Christopher and Gilroy tennis teams met for a crosstown clash, but only one could come out on top.
Election clerks, inspectors needed for Veterans Memorial Election
On Nov. 5, voters will select a new director for the South Santa Clara Valley Memorial District, a district that falls within Santa Clara County and serves the non-medical social needs of veterans residing in the area. Gilroy is the only incorporated city within the district and includes about 40 percent of the district’s population.
Adopt Harry
Harry is a 2-year-old pit bull who is lovable and doesn't bark. He loves to play with toys and go for walks. He has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since July and would love to find a forever home. Interested? Call (408) 686-3900.
Coleman joins Santa Teresa Dental
Santa Teresa Dental announced that Brielle Coleman has joined its technologically advanced practice as a certified dental assistant.
Prep Roundup: Oct. 1
The Christopher girls golf team was holding its breath as the final scores were tallied. A collective sigh of relief could be heard as the Cougars (6-0) won their closest match of the year, a 283-290 win over Salinas at home Monday. Christopher Natalie Gutierrez and Salinas High's Madison Chapman tied for medalist honors, both shooting a 47. Gutierrez and Chapman both had multiple pars in the match. Nina Velez shot a 54 for the Cougars, while Alex Granados shot a personal best of 57. Christopher will be back in action at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Pacific Grove.
Prep Field Hockey: Cougars to “Play4theCure”
The Christopher High field hockey team is playing for more than just a win today.
UPDATED: Fatal Watsonville Road car crash claims life of MH woman, 27
A 27-year-old Morgan Hill woman, Casey Pearson, was killed in a car wreck Monday night on Watsonville Road near an unincorporated area of Morgan Hill, the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner's Office confirmed.
