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Jonathan Fidone, the Hollister man convicted of molesting a 19-month-old child, received a sentence Wednesday of 23 years to life in prison.

BIRTH: Blake Dean Haygood: Blake Dean Haygood was born Feb. 18, 2012 at Saint Louise Regional Hospital to Vanessa Camacho and Chad Haygood of Gilroy. He weighed 8 pounds.

Morgan Hill police are investigating an armed robbery at a local hotel that might be related to two similar incidents that occurred in Hollister in recent days. 

On Feb. 28, the Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center received a call from Almaden Quicksilver County Park in San Jose about an adult golden eagle found struggling on the ground and powerless to fly away.

Firefighters from the Gilroy Sunrise Station responded to a greenhouse fire at 8:15 a.m. on the 1900 block of Buena Vista Avenue that harmed an estimated 200,000 orchids and caused roughly $1 million in damage according to Karen Lin, whose parents own the business.

Assemblyman Luis Alejo, D-Watsonville, will host a town hall meeting on Thursday to discuss the state budget and its local impact, according to a statement from his office.

Black Jack is a 5-year-old terrier mix who is lively and loves to run and play with toys. He knows some commands and is good on a leash, but may be best as an only dog. He has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since February. If you are interested in adopting this or any other animal, please call (408) 686-3900.

Three Gilroy residents were arrested around 3 a.m. this morning for drug possession when they were allegedly found driving a car so packed with marijuana that the trunk would not close.

Bay Area RV Repair recently celebrated its opening with the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce at its service center at 6300 Chestnut St., Gilroy. The business services motor homes, fifth wheelers, trailers and horse trailers. The shop is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Details: (888) 980-BARV (2278) or bayarearv.net.