Police blotter: Battery against a spouse
Possession of a controlled substance, violation of a protective order and battery against a spouse
Gilroy crime briefs: Child abuse
Gilroy Police last week responded to a variety of crimes, including child abuse, drug possession, found property, fraud and identity theft.
Solorsano students send their support to Newtown, Conn.
Ascencion Solorsano Middle School students made a special banner last week for the Newtown, Conn. community and schools to offer their support and condolences following the recent tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School. The banner was signed and decorated by ASMS staff and students and will be sent to Newtown during the winter break.
Eldon F. Libby, Major USAF (ret.) July 7, 1933 – December 21, 2012
Graveside services and military rites: Friday December 28th, 2012 at 11:00 AM IOOF Cemetery. Full obit and condolences: www.blackcoopersander.com
Roundup: Tabron, Guerra lead balanced CHS girls to victory
Hanna Tabron scored 11 points and Teresa Guerra added 10 points to lead Christopher’s girls basketball team to a 60-26 win at North Monterey County on Saturday.
Rec Softball: Uribe, Borrachos move into third place
Player-manager Armando Uribe scored four runs Thursday as the Borrachos moved into third place in the Men’s Winter Softball League at Las Animas Park with a 16-13 decision over Trevino Brothers Construction.
Rena D. Nunez July 10, 1941 – December 20, 2012
Memorial services will be held on Thursday, December 27, 2012, at 11:00 A.M. at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. Inurnment will be at a later time at the IOOF Cemetery.Condolences: www.blackcoopersander.com
Basketball: Rams edge Redwoods in OT
Derrick Fox hit a shot from 15 feet with 0.5 seconds left in overtime to give the Gavilan College men's basketball team a 70-68 win Thursday over visiting College of the Redwoods.
Santa swaps reindeer for horses
On a cool Wednesday morning at Wheeler Manor – a senior living facility in Gilroy – residents gathered to watch Santa and his elves make a grand entrance as they were pulled in a sleigh by a majestic Gypsy horse.