Suspect believed to be on the run to Mexico after shooting, hammer attack
Police are looking for a man who shot one victim and struck another on the head with a hammer early Thursday morning in Morgan Hill.
Great balls of hail, storm passes over Gilroy
UPDATE: At 4:44 p.m., the National Weather Service interrupted the Yankee baseball game on television to issue a severe thunderstorm warning in Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties.
Anti-Obama display in Morgan Hill uses watermelons, noose
An apparent political and racist display aimed toward President Barack Obama at an east Morgan Hill residence hasn’t caused much of a stir within the immediate neighborhood which consists mostly of small farms and ranch houses, but has inspired widespread commentary on the Internet accusing the owner of racism and hatred.
County GOP reports vandalism, theft of Romney signs
San Benito County’s Republican Party last weekend posted a handful of large signs supporting presidential candidate Mitt Romney. The local party’s chairman on Wednesday reported that one of those signs was vandalized – so it now reads “Romney Lies” – and another was stolen.
Hollister-bound charter school lauded for ‘very impressive’ results
Glowing accolades from the Gilroy Unified School District Board of Education topped off a whirlwind two years for the Garlic Capital's newest charter school, which is sailing full speed ahead toward its next milestone.
Great pumpkin weigh-off Saturday at Uesugi Farm
The 22nd annual giant pumpkin weigh-off is just days away and Uesugi Farm in San Martín is preparing for a great contest this year.
POTW: Chunkie
Chunkie is an 8-year-old cat who is a little shy, but very loving and would make a good lap cat. Both he and his brother were surrendered by their owner. They are available for adoption at the San Martin Animal Shelter. If you are interested, please call (408) 686-3900.
Pro-tax group banks biggest bucks in election fundraising
As was the case in 2007, the campaign committee supporting the 1 percent sales tax has been the most active fundraising organization in this election season.
Grand jury report examines Measure T, schools, jail
The San Benito County Grand Jury released its 2011-12 report, which includes recommendations on Measure T, staffing levels at the jail, recommendations for local schools and a review of the John Smith Landfill.
