A Morgan Hill couple accused of beating a pregnant woman will
have to wait a little longer to take their side of the story to a
jury, as Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Kenneth L. Shapero
said Wednesday the case would wait on the trial of a Salinas man in
custody for shooting a Gilroy man in 2004.
One trial delayed; another scheduled
San Martin – A Morgan Hill couple accused of beating a pregnant woman will have to wait a little longer to take their side of the story to a jury, as Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Kenneth L. Shapero said Wednesday the case would wait on the trial of a Salinas man in custody for shooting a Gilroy man in 2004.
The trial of Leon Martinez, 24, is scheduled to begin with jury selection Monday.
Meanwhile, Charles Peralta, 30, and Nicole Agriesti, 22, are out on $100,000 bond each on charges of assault causing bodily injury with a hate crime enhancement. The assault took place in Morgan Hill in July 2005; the victim did not lose her unborn child as a result of the beating, but months later delivered the child prematurely.
Martinez is accused of firing four shots at three Spanish-speaking men at an apartment complex at 8323 Forest St., just south of Leavesley Road on Aug. 1, 2004. One man was hit by two bullets, but survived. Martinez was captured two-and-a-half hours after the shooting, hiding in a locked bathroom of a home IOOF Avenue, across the street from South Valley Middle School. The residents, who were home, did not know he was there.
Fuzzy friends need a home
Gilroy – The Friends of San Martin Animal Shelter need help to find families for the many homeless companion animals at the shelter and in foster homes. Visit the FOSMAS pet fairs Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5pm, at Petco-Morgan Hill (corner of Tennant and Monterey); and at Petco-Gilroy (San Ysidro Avenue north of the Gilroy Premium Outlets) where many companion animals will be featured.
Details: 681-3788 or www.fosmas.org
Charity Texas Hold ‘Em event
Gilroy – The Super Showdown II Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament, the 10th in a series of charity events developed by the Gilroy Community Services Department, will be held at 10am, Saturday Feb. 3 at the Gilroy Senior Center, 7371 Hanna St.
Registration for the one-day tournament began Wednesday, with a deadline of 5pm, Jan. 25.
Team entry fee is $60 for each four-person team.
The tournament is open to men and women at least 18 years of age.
Team members will play at different tables. Proceeds from the tournament benefit youth, teen and senior programs within the Community Services Department.
Details: 846-0460.
Don’t miss Science Alive at Gavilan
Gilroy – This event is a hands-on science experience for students in grades 6 to 8. Students are invited to participate in a day of workshops that make science fun.
Students may select among 19 workshops including A Cow’s Eye View, Astronomy, and Geology. Workshops for parents are also offered, including information on preparing for college, and the availability of financial aid.
The cost is $10, and a limited number of scholarships are available. Fee includes the cost of the workshop, lunch and snacks. Event is Feb. 10, 8am to 3pm. Participants must register in advance. Space is limited.
A complete listing of workshops and registration materials is posted at www.gavilan.edu/sciencealive.
Details: 846-4947
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