Salvador Franco May 9, 1914 – August 2, 2013
Visitation will begin on Saturday, August 10, 2013, at 9:00 A.M., with a Memorial Service beginning at 11:00 A.M., at Habing Family Funeral Home, 129 4th Street, Gilroy. Burial will be private at San Carlos Catholic Cemetary in Monterey, CA. Condolences can be made at www.HabingFamilyFuneralHome.com.
Motorcycle crash on Monterey Street
A motorcyclist crashed into a fire hydrant on the 8700 block of Monterey Road on Sunday afternoon, causing serious injuries to himself.Â
Sargent Ranch up for auction
Sargent Ranch, a pristine and undeveloped 6,500 acres of land south of Gilroy, is up for public auction this month.Â
The need to read, plus Internet speed: New research reveals what young library-goers want
Library usage and expectations for library services by Americans ages 16 to 29 differ dramatically from older library patrons, according to a recent report by the Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project.
Fatal collision Sunday closes westbound Hwy. 152
A fatal traffic collision Sunday afternoon caused both westbound lanes of Hwy. 152 to close for approximately 40 minutes while emergency crews treated the injured parties, according to an incident report from the California Highway Patrol. The accident happened east of the Santa Clara County line near Los Banos.
Gavilan students receive engineering honors
Students in the Gavilan College Computer Graphics and Design program kept their creative juices flowing and extended their winning streak - receiving honors and awards for their projects on display at the California State Fair in Sacramento for a fourth straight year.
Junior Softball: Gilroy crushes Washington 13-1, tied for first at Western Regionals
Maria Sandoval stepped up  for her team when it needed her the most.
Raymonde “Ramona” Etchebarne November 11, 1939 – July 31, 2013
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in her honor to the Rotary of Morgan Hill Endowment (P.O. Box 283, Morgan Hill, CA 95037).
