Busch sentenced for 2008 killing of her young child
Cheryl Busch, the San Benito County woman who shot and killed her 19-month-old daughter in 2008, received a sentence Friday of 25 years to life in prison.
Odeum celebrates grand opening
Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce board members, ambassadors, friends and family celebrate the ribbon cutting event at Odeum Restaurant, 17500 Depot St. in Morgan Hill. Odeum is an upscale Mediterranean restaurant headed by Michelin Star Chef Salvatore Calisi, offering a modern twist on Greek and Italian favorites. For more information, visit www.odeumrestaurant.com or call 408-782-5151.
Premiere of ‘Public Comment’ audio: Residents speak out to county board
As a new feature, the newspaper will be posting an audio recording of the public comment period from public meetings. Here are public comments from the May 15, 2012 meeting, when residents had a chance to talk about issues not on the agenda for the meeting.
Audio: LULAC rep alleges Gavilan board violated Brown Act
In this interview excerpt, hear Aurelio Zuniga from the Hollister LULAC chapter explain the group's allegations that the Gavilan College board violated the state open meetings law when it approved College President Steve Kinsella's $42,000 annual pay hike.
Gavilan president’s $42K pay raise under scrutiny – again
Gavilan College President Steve Kinsella’s $42,000 salary raise is under fire again – though this time it’s because a local Latino advocacy group alleges the Gavilan College board violated the Brown Act in an October meeting when trustees approved increasing his pay from $234,090 to $276,090 by 2015.
Pastors weigh in on gay marriage
President Barack Obama stirred a heated national debate when he became the first American president to publicly endorse gay marriage May 9, invoking mixed reactions from religious leaders in Gilroy and across the country.
Flores: Story reinvents the death of poet Poe
“The Raven” starring John Cusack, Luke Evans and Alice Eve
Engagement announcement: Kakebeen-Kretz
Renee Marie Kretz and Aaron Kakebeen were engaged July 4, 2011. Family and friends gathered for an engagement party, which was hosted by Aaron’s parents at their home.
