Former SJ cop convicted of molestation to be sentenced
A sex scandal that erupted eight months ago and involves a former San Jose police officer from Gilroy will culminate in court Monday afternoon.
Search for Sierra continues
The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s dive team spent the day Thursday searching Anderson reservoir, the largest reservoir in the county, for any sign of missing teen Sierra LaMar.Â
Firefighters conduct emergency training for Hollister Airshow
In response to an increase in fatalities at air shows nationwide, the Hollister Municipal Airport on Monday held training for firefighters in advance of the Hollister Airshow held Memorial Day weekend.
Man, 19, arrested on suspicion of molesting teens
A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of molesting at least six females age 16 and younger, police said.Â
Driver crashes into pole after chase through orchard
Sheriff’s deputies Saturday night arrested at county woman after she fled in a vehicle from authorities into an orchard and and crashed into a light pole, according to announcement from the sheriff’s office.
Man accused of brandishing firearm at neighbor’s friend
A 70-year-old man brandished a handgun at a friend of his neighbor’s who he thought was too close to his home Saturday night, police said.Â
Bobcat-eating man admits to possessing meth, cockfighting tools
The west Morgan Hill man accused of killing and eating a bobcat pleaded guilty to the illegal possession of cockfighting tools and possession of methamphetamine, among other charges, according to authorities.Â
Reward for Sierra’s return raised to $25,000
The family of Sierra LaMar increased the reward for information leading to the missing Morgan Hill teen’s safe return home.
Wood sentencing delayed as he secures payback to police union
The sentencing of Ray Wood, the former Hollister police sergeant and 2010 sheriff candidate convicted of embezzling more than $100,000 from the city officers union, was delayed Friday until June so he has the opportunity to promptly secure and pay back the entire stolen amount.
