Flags at half mast to honor Wisconsin victims
San Benito County school and government buildings had their flags lowered to half staff today in honor of the victims of the tragedy in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, by executive order of President Barack Obama. The flags will be flown at half staff until sunset today.
Aromas School ushers in new principal to help heal old tensions
With more than 20 teachers on hand and 500 families to serve,
Police brace for influx of convicts
The U.S. Supreme Court's June order for California to release 10,000 prisoners by the end of the year – citing the state's prison overcrowding as a violation of the 8th Amendment – has left Gilroy police balking at the thought of thousands of convicts being dumped on the streets.
POTW: Popsicle
Popsicle is a 2-year-old cat who is loving, easy going and likes to be pet. He is good with children and other cats. He is at the San Martin Shelter and would love to find a home. If you are interested in adopting this or any other animal, please call (408) 686-3900.
Obama appeals for ‘hope over fear’ in address
Stepping into history as America's first black president, Barack
