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December 29, 2025

Hearing postponed a week for suspect in Sierra’s murder

UPDATE: The arraignment hearing for Antolin Garcia-Torres, the Morgan Hill man accused of kidnapping and murdering Sierra LaMar, was continued one week and will now take place at 2 p.m. May 31, at the Santa Clara County Superior Court Hall of Justice in San Jose.

Community reacts to arrest of suspect in Sierra case

UPDATE: Murder suspect's arraignment moved to San Jose courthouse at 1:30 p.m. Thursday.

Ruth M. Habing September 29, 1930 – May 21, 2012

Ruth M. Habing, 81, passed away at her home in Gilroy on Monday, May 21, 2012. Wife of Bernard Habing of Gilroy. Mother of Kathleen Anderson (Howard) of Glendale, CA, William Habing (Gloria) of Gilroy, Susan Ferreira (Manny) of Gilroy, Cynthia Layton (Dick) of Walton, NY, James Habing (Andrea) of Gilroy and Stephen Habing (Dianne) of Gilroy; grandmother of Tim and Casey Anderson, Mike, Sheila, Ben and Don Habing, Danny Furtado, Katie Wurzel, Amy Neal, Cindy Sweigart, Manny Ferreira MD and Denise Ferreira, Tori Anderson, Alyssa and Andrew Habing and Jason and Dylan Habing; great-grandmother of Ashley Habing, Dakota, Alexis and Chase Morgan, Kaitlin Habing, Mason, Grady and Delaney Furtado, Maggie and Ellie Wurzel, Grace Neal, Ava and Alena Ferreira and Emily Anderson.

Sierra LaMar murder suspect has wife, infant daughter

Antolin Garcia-Torres' mother, Laura Torres, sobbed outside her home at Maple Leaf RV Park when she thought about her son being taken away and charged with the murder of 15-year-old Sierra LaMar, a crime she is certain he didn't commit.

POTW: Playful

Playful is a 6-year-old cat who loves to be pet, play and relax. She is also good with other cats. She has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since March and would be happy to be adopted. If you are interested in adopting this or any other animal at the shelter, please call (408) 686-3900.

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POTW: Charlie

Hi! My name is Charlie (87459). I'm a sweet guy looking for a lifetime of love. I'd love to be someone's constant companion. I am easy going and will peacefully hang out with both humans and canines. In my past home I was crate trained, and still enjoy relaxing in my crate when I'm by myself. I'm also a fan of wearing my special jacket, which helps me relax. I'd love to share the rest of my life with you, please ask to meet me today! Visit the Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave., Milpitas, or call (408) 262-2133.

Updated: DNA links suspect to Sierra LaMar

Police arrested a man in connection with the disappearance of Sierra LaMar who has prior arrests and has been linked to at least one incident in a string of unsolved assaults against women in 2009 at two Morgan Hill grocery stores. 

Briefs: Charter school open house Wednesday

Organizers of a charter school in Gilroy are interested in opening a similar school in Hollister and will be holding an open house May 23. Gilroy Prep School opened in the fall of 2011. Over the next five years, the residents who opened the Gilroy charter school have a goal of opening charter schools in each Central Coast Community, including Hollister.

2012 Gifted Games: ‘They have their moment’

There was the feel of an Olympic venue Friday morning as the seventh annual Gifted Games attracted hundreds of special needs athletes from San Benito and Santa Clara counties.

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