Bomb scare suspect identified
An evicted tenant caused a six-hour standoff with law officials today when he barricaded himself inside his apartment and told neighbors he was armed with explosive devices and other weapons.
A century packed with fun, hard work
Morgan Hill resident Maxine Nelson, a former cattle rancher whose family ran livestock on what is now Cinnabar Hills golf course just west of town, turned 100 last week, and she offered a straightforward line of advice for anyone who hopes to live for a century.
AT&T offers $250,000 reward for SJ fiber optic line vandalism
A suspect or suspects intentionally tried to shut down local electricity and communication services when they fired gunshots at a PG&E substation and severed two fiber optic lines in south San Jose early Tuesday morning, according to Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith.
Crime Briefs: Chips, salsa and assault
This week, the Gilroy Police Department responded to crime in all shapes and sizes. Here is a sampling of noteworthy events:
Hermenegildo (Herman) Nava Carrillo May 26, 1959 – April 12, 2013
Vigil service will be held 2:00 P.M., Sunday, April 21st, 2013, at Habing Family Funeral Home. Catholic Christian Mass will be held 11:00 A.M., Monday, April 22nd, 2013, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Condolences can be sent at www.HabingFamilyFuneralHome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society http://www.lls.org/#/waystohelp/donate.
SV Sports Talk: El Toro baseball and softball; San Benito defeats Palma
Free Lance sports editor Connor Ramey and Dispatch sports editor Tristan Aird talk more about Robert Guerrero's arrest on gun charges and El Toro baseball and softball. The incredible success of the San Benito baseball team is also explained.
Gavilan Roundup: Rams lose in baseball, softball
Anthony Gomes homered and drove in three runs to lead the Cañada College baseball team to a 6-2 home win over Gavilan on Tuesday.
GPD, City to discuss influx of transients, homeless
Gilroy Police Chief Denise Turner is gathering data on the impact of homelessness in Gilroy and will take the findings to City Council later this month in hopes City staff will craft a policy that helps address the issue.
