Gilroy man’s Pathfinder stolen, dog found dead in San Jose Walmart parking lot
Michael McVey wants to know what kind of person would steal his SUV from the parking lot of the Gilroy Walmart while his beloved 15-year-old dog was waiting in the back seat.
UPDATE: Cleanup continues after fuel tanker accident
Cleanup crews remained at the scene of a 1,700-gasoline spill - resulting from an accident involving a tanker truck - on U.S. 101 in Morgan Hill Friday afternoon. The traffic accident happened about 1 a.m. Thursday, when the 8,500-gallon tanker collided with a speeding 350Z Nissan in southbound traffic between the Tennant Avenue and San Martin Avenue exits, according to authorities. The collision caused the truck to leave the roadway on the right shoulder, spilling its contents into the environment. The driver of the truck was transported to area hospital with a complaint of pain, authorities said. The accident prompted staff from Fish and Game, the Coast Guard, Santa Clara Valley Water District, Cal Trans and Santa Clara County Hazmat to respond, shutting down traffic for several hours, according to authorities. And the fuel spill caused authorities to issue a mandatory evacuation of about 15 to residents living in the area near the crash. Cal Trans cleanup crews remained at the scene Friday until about 3 p.m., slowing down southbound traffic due to the closure of the western lane, according to CHP Officer Lopez. Authorities will return to the scene Monday to “do a final check and cleanup,” Lopez said.
Gilroy family’s roots steeped in Mayflower history
The woman staring out at me was not smiling. She had not seen the light of day in many years but had been kept safely hidden away, thanks to grandma's packrat tendencies, love of genealogy and appreciation for her New England roots. I rediscovered the photo last week in a box that had not been opened since 1970, when my grandma passed away.
Open email exposes wife’s secret weekend rendezvous
DEAR ABBY: My wife of 45 years is having an online affair with a man who is a former business client. I found out when she inadvertently left an email message open on her laptop. Her phone records confirm daily long-distance conversations, as well. Although I know they have never met personally, they plan to meet during a weekend convention at a hotel in his hometown next month.
Add the growth pocket
A Santa Clara County commission tasked with approving or denying the City of Morgan Hill’s Southeast Quadrant annexation issued a blistering critique of the project as the public comment period for the draft environmental report on the controversial proposal came to a close last week.
Oil rig crash causes US 101 southbound to close for more than six hours
An 8,500-gallon gasoline tanker spilled thousands of gallons of fuel after colliding with a speeding motorist along Highway 101 south of Tennant Avenue early Thursday morning.
Scrapbook Feb. 23-March 1, 2014
BIRTH: Avett James Rollins: Avett James Rollins was born Nov. 21, 2013 at Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose to Jennifer Stanco Rollins and Jim Rollins. He weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces.
Adopt Olivia
Olivia is a 10-month-old tortie/tabby mix who is very sweet, gentle and good with cats and children. She is an indoor only cat because she only has one eye. She is available for adoption at the San Martin Animal Shelter. Call (408) 686-3900.











