Trial setting delayed in Park Hill homicide
Three suspects in the 2011 Park Hill homicide of Mark Arballo had their proceedings pushed back again, with the next hearing scheduled for January, according to court records.
Close cat call for Gilroy local
While riding his orange Kubota tractor at approximately 2:30 p.m. Dec. 9, Steve Alexander, who lives roughly three miles east of Saint Louise Regional Hospital in rural Gilroy, saw a mountain lion cross his path just 40 feet away.
Hollister council picks law firm L&G as contracted city attorney
The city council voted 3-1 Monday to approve a contract agreement with law firm L&G – which has largely represented agriculture and development interests in the city and county – to provide city attorney services for one year.
WERC’s new animal ambassador needs a name
Say hello to our little friend … a tiny northern saw-whet owl who has just joined the Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center's educational animal ambassador team. It's true that the best presents come in small packages!
Morgan Hill Athletic Club joins Chamber of Commerce
The Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce ambassadors welcome the new Morgan Hill Athletic Club into the Chamber. The MHAC is located in the Walmart Center at 126 Cochrane Plaza. They are a very modern gym with all of the latest equipment.
Gilroy mural repainted and restored
Artist Gianni Martino, a resident of Italy who first painted the Fifth Street mural 20 years ago, returned to Gilroy in October to restore his original work of art. Gianni and his assistant, Mauro, completed the work Oct. 18. The Gilroy Downtown Business Association invited the community to join in celebrating the refurbishment of this downtown icon and to give thanks to the artists for their efforts.
Mayor Velazquez to run for reelection in 2014
Mayor Ignacio Velazquez confirmed he would run for reelection in 2014 in an interview with the Free Lance last week.
Burnt odor coming from Redwood City fire, official says
The heavy smell of burnt rubber permeated the air and a thick haze wafted over South County after a large fire broke out at a metal recycling facility Monday morning in Redwood City, according to forecaster Steve Anderson with the National Weather Service in Monterey.
City closes Sixth Street block due to leak, ice
Hollister’s water department has closed off a portion of Sixth Street downtown this week as crews fix a water service leak.
‘Avoid the 20’ nets 25 arrests in two counties over first weekend
Law enforcement officials in San Benito and Monterey counties arrested 25 suspects over the first three days of the “Avoid the 20” campaign, according to a statement from authorities.
