San Martin – A biplane made an emergency landing in a field next
to Mamma’s Market in San Martin.
Plane Makes Emergency Landing in San Martin Field
San Martin – A biplane made an emergency landing in a field next to Mamma’s Market in San Martin. The pilot was making his final approach about 3:15pm Saturday, when power failed to the engine, said Lt. Dale Unger, Sheriff’s office. An off-duty Sheriff’s deputy driving on U.S. 101 saw the plane descending and used his cell phone to call a Sheriff’s sergeant, who sped to the scene. South County firefighters arrived as well.
The plane descended safely, without sustaining any damage or injury to the pilot, its only passenger. “There wasn’t a scratch on him,” said Lt. Dale Unger, who responded to the scene. S
Four-Car Accident on Highway 152
Gilroy – Four people suffered minor injuries after a four-car accident on Highway 152. Salinas resident Reynaldo Mendoza, 39, was driving westbound on Highway 152 east of Pacheco Creek Bridge at 9:18pm Sunday when for unknown reasons he rear-ended a car driven by Gilroy resident Fidelina Garcia, 34. Garcia hit another car driven by Tommy Giang of San Jose, pushing it against a guard rail and into the right side of a car driven by San Jose resident Kathy Valentine. Valentine’s car was propelled into the opposite guard rail. Meanwhile, Garcia and Mendoza’s vehicles were propelled into eastbound lanes, blocking traffic. Garcia and Valentine’s passenger, Khristine Resurrecion, 21, were transported to local medical centers for minor head injuries.
Giang also suffered a cut to his hand, and Mendoza complained of head pain, but the two were not transported. No arrests were made. The California Highway Patrol is investigating the incident, and said that none of the drivers were under the influence at the time of the crash.
Search Starts for Assistant Superintendent
Gilroy – The school district board of trustees hired Hazard, Young and Attea – the consultants now conducting the search for the next superintendent – to look for candidates for assistant superintendent of educational services and assistant superintendent of human resources.
The board of the Gilroy Unified School District agreed to pay the firm $10,000 plus expenses, which usually runs to about $2,000, for the work. The position for assistant superintendent of educational services has been vacant since the February retirement of Olivia Schaad, who was filling in after Jackie Horejs left in December.
The position of assistant superintendent of human resources is currently held by Linda Piceno and could be vacant as early as June if her retirement goes as planned.
Jazz Concert at Gilroy High School This Month
Gilroy – Jazz singer and self-described cabaret chanteuse Sandra Marlowe will give a concert at the high school theater April 20. The production, which will feature songs from a variety of genres, including blues, showtunes and jazz standards, is being put on through the Odyssey Theatre Company. She will be singing to the piano accompaniment of Anthony Davis. Tickets are $15.
Details: 333-9965 or in**@************re.org.
Sell Your Stuff and Help Schools in the Process
Gilroy – The Gilroy High School Parent Club is seeking parents who would like to sell their stuff at the club’s May 9 fundraiser, Shop ‘Til You Drop. Participating parents will get an opportunity to show and sell their products while raising money for the club by donating a portion of their profits.
The event will be held in the high school student center from 3:30 to 7 pm and money raised will be used to purchase classroom supplies and sponsor a brunch during Teacher Appreciation Week. Deadline is April 27.
Details: Didi Howard at fc*****@*****il.com.
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