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BIRTHDAY: Mariano Garduque: Mariano Garduque celebrated his 100th birthday with family and friends. He was born Feb. 16, 1912 in the Philippines. He has four brothers and two sisters. He came to America in 1928 at 16 years old to make a better life for himself, as his family was very poor. Mariano worked hard in the fields for 30 years. In the late ‘50s, he farmed the land he bought in Gilroy. In the ‘60s, he started his own gardening business and worked well into his 80s. He made many trips to the Philippines to visit family and has five children he is very proud of. Mariano is a devout Christian man, enjoys fishing and spending time with his family.

The California Highway Patrol's investigation remains unfinished into a Jan. 13 fatal car wreck on Union Road involving suspected driving under the influence, according to an agency spokesman.

Mina is a 2-year-old Chihuahua mix who is happy, sweet and good with other dogs. She also loves to give kisses and to have her tummy rubbed. She has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since January. If you are interested in adopting an animal, please call (408) 686-3900.

Having a child is a miraculous, wonderful experience and brings with it a lifetime of joy. And lots of bills.

Three sleeping baby opossums dream in heart-shaped formation at the Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center.

Two people escaped injury Tuesday when an airplane ran off a runway on takeoff at the Hollister airport and crashed into a small grass bank.

Meet Looney Toon (85190), a 2 year old Long Haired Chihuahua mix who's a real cartoon character! With his brains and speed Looney Toon could be a master of canine agility sports but after a good workout he's a big cuddle bug at heart. He's currently living in a foster home with a female dog and cats and doing great, but can't wait to find a forever home. If you'd like to meet this character contact his secretary Casaundra at (408)262-2133 x183

Rep. Sam Farr, D-Carmel, on Monday pulled papers to run for the newly numbered 20th Congressional District.

As six suspects face court proceedings in the January 2011 homicide of Mark Arballo on Park Hill, prosecutors are examining Three Strikes Law ramifications for one of the accused assailants.

More than two dozen local growers gathered for a presentation by a NASA researcher Feb. 9 about satellite technology that could help them monitor irrigation of crops – and increase yield while lowering water usage.