Armed robbery in Home Goods parking lot
Two men pointed a gun at a 32-year-old woman in the parking lot of Home Goods on Renz Lane at 7 p.m. June 29 and fled on foot with her purse, according to a press release from the Gilroy Police Department. Authorities say the suspects have not been caught.
Coming up: Restitution hearing for South County’s ‘landscape scammer’
South County's “landscape scammer” is still behind bars this summer and will soon have his restitution hearing at the South County Courthouse in Morgan Hill.
Investigation: CHS cafeteria manager sexually harassed female employees
A Gilroy Unified School District investigation that began in early April revealed the male cafeteria manager at Christopher High School is guilty of sexually harassing his female employees, according to an official report released by GUSD to the Dispatch.
Pet therapy in nursing homes
When the time comes for a family member to move into a nursing home or retirement community many worry that their loved ones will begin to feel lonely and unneeded as time goes by. Fortunately, thanks to people such as Kit Darling and Dr. Karen Snowden and their work with organizations like Aggieland Pets With A Purpose, many elderly residents are getting the chance to experience the unconditional love of a pet.
Visiting Mom’s sweet perfume puts household in sour mood
DEAR ABBY: My problem is my mother-in-law and her abundant use of perfume. The last time she visited, it was so bad we had to open our windows to air out the rooms. (This was in January in Minnesota.)
Gang fight at Morgan Hill Bowl
Police are looking for unidentified suspects allegedly involved in a gang-related assault that occurred at 12:33 a.m. this morning at the Morgan Hill Bowl, located at 650 Tennant Station Way, according to a Morgan Hill Police Department press release.
Wife’s refusal to quit smoking brings cloud to marriage
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married for eight years. When we married, we both drank and smoked. My husband quit smoking five years ago, and I have continued to smoke off and on. If he catches me with a cigarette it becomes an argument, and it's either I quit or we're done!
Love is one-way street for cautious teen girl
DEAR ABBY: I'm 15 and have been dating this guy for two weeks. I have known him for three years. I really like him and he makes me happy.







