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May 20, 2026

Auditions for summer musical

Gilroy theater veteran John Bisceglie has teamed up with the Gilroy Recreation Department to present a groovy summer musical celebrating the musical renaissance of the 1960s, and he's combing Gilroy youth for some local talent. 

California Indian Market set for May 4, 5

The 29th annual California Indian Market in San Juan Bautista is set for May 4 and May 5 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. both days.

Interim fire chief here for the long haul

The temporary fire chief at the Gilroy Fire Department who has been on staff for six months is now officially here for the the long haul. 

Free fingerprinting for children

Assemblyman Luis A. Alejo, D-Salinas, and the Gilroy California Highway Patrol are partnering to invite local families to have their child fingerprinted for free at the Mexican American Community Services Agency's 7th Annual “Dia Del Niño.”

SV Sports Talk: NFL Draft and Christopher baseball

Free Lance sports editor Connor Ramey and Dispatch sports editor Tristan Aird discuss the upcoming NFL Draft and the Christopher baseball team's upset victory over San Benito.

Foundation awards $600k, scholarship alumnus returns with gratefulness

The Gilroy Foundation gave more than $617,000 in grants and scholarships at their annual awards presentation at Gilroy’s Center for the Arts last week, according to Executive Director Donna Pray.

MHUSD Supe announces he is leaving

Wes Smith, Superintendent of the Morgan Hill Unified School District for 3.5 years, announced to the community Tuesday via email that he has accepted an offer to serve as the Executive Director of the Association of California School Administrators effective July 1.

Hobert (Bert) Eugene Michael, Jr. June 10, 1954 – April 22, 2013

A service of praise and celebration will be held at the New Beginnings Church on Pike Church Road, where Bert served as an elder, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, April 25, 2013.  Interment will be private at the Sangerville Church of the Brethren cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the Johnson Funeral Service in Bridgewater, VA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Rockingham Memorial Hospital Cancer Center, 2010 Health Campus Drive, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 or the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network at www.pancan.org. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.johnsonfs.com.

Lydia C. Dassel February 8, 1917 – April 19, 2013

Services include the saying of the rosary on Thursday, April 25, at 7:00 P.M., at the Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson funeral home, 870 San Benito Street, Hollister. Visitation will be held Thursday from 2:00 P.M., until 8:30 P.M., at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will commence Friday at 10:00 A.M., at Sacred Heart Church, corner of 5th and College Streets, Hollister, CA. Donations may be made to San Benito Historical Society for Park Development or donor’s favorite charity. Visit: www.grunnagle.com for condolences.

Robert P. Ruvalcaba December 2, 1939 – April 21, 2013

Rosary and Mass: Saturday, May 4, 2013, at 1:30 P.M., at Mission San Juan Bautista. Condolences: www.blackcoopersander.com

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