CHP: Results show driver in fatality had alcohol in system
The California Highway Patrol reported it has received toxicology results on the driver in the Jan. 13 fatality on Union Road and alleged she had alcohol in her system, but an agency spokesman declined to release the suspected blood-alcohol content until the investigation is finished.
City chooses Walgreens developer for open plot
Hollister council members have chosen Walgreens over Denny’s as the competing bids sought use of city land on McCray Street.
Occupants uninjured after Aromas structure fire
There was a house fire in Aromas on Wednesday, while none of the occupants were injured, according to a statement from Calfire.
Councilman has felony drug conviction
Gilroy City Councilman and mayoral candidate Dion Bracco has a criminal record that includes a 1990 felony conviction for possession of methamphetamine for sale, according to court records obtained by the Dispatch.
Gleeful! showing soon in Morgan Hill
A localized spinoff on the hit TV series "Glee" – a full-length, feature film called "Gleeful!" that was filmed in South County and stars actors from Gilroy, Morgan Hill, Hollister and San Francisco – is hitting the big screen.
Court records: Police chief tackled rooftop climber
Police Chief Jeff Miller had more than a hand in the November arrest that led to Kevin Dunn's 120-day jail sentence, handed down last week for abandoning his young son to flee from police and run on rooftops while pursued. Miller put his entire body into the arrest.
Wanted: More teachers of color
Treneicia Gardner is counting down from five, signaling her kindergarten and first-grade students to hurry to the classroom rug for a math lesson.
Gavilan trustee in medically induced coma after fall
Gavilan College trustee and Morgan Hill resident Mike Davenport, 46, remains in the hospital after he fell off the roof of his RV yesterday.
POTW: Dolittle
Doolittle is a 4-month-old cat who just had eye surgery and is doing great. He is loving, playful and good with other cats. He has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since early February. If you are interested in adopting this or any other animal at the shelter, please call (408) 686-3900.















