Three locals to compete in state bowling championships
Jess Salazar’s love for bowling started when he rolled his first game.
POTW: Melanie
Melanie (86094) is a 2 year old Chihuahua mix who’s sweet as pie. Rescued from a local shelter where she was scared and alone, Melanie is now living in a foster home with people and doggie friends and has come a long way! If you are looking for a dog with a heart of gold, Melanie is the girl for you! Visit the Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave., Milpitas, or call (408) 262-2133.
Driver crashes into pole after chase through orchard
Sheriff’s deputies Saturday night arrested at county woman after she fled in a vehicle from authorities into an orchard and and crashed into a light pole, according to announcement from the sheriff’s office.
Hollister bishop admits to foreclosure fraud
A San Juan Bautista man and Hollister church bishop has pleaded guilty to felony foreclosure fraud in connection with his work as a foreclosure consultant in 2005 and 2006 and the cases of three families who lost their homes, according to the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office.
Roundup: Big week ahead for SHS softball
Just in time for a pivotal week, the Sobrato softball team rebounded from its first loss in Santa Teresa Division play with a 10-4 victory over visiting Branham on Friday.
Master stroke
Between her events Saturday at the Mount Hamilton Division Championships, Michelle Mikaelsson could be found smiling.
Casilla settles into Giants’ closer role
Without a jet-black beard or open jersey flapping in the wind, Santiago Casilla looks tame trotting in to pitch the ninth inning compared to the man he’s replaced.
Cyclists and motorists: Share the road
“Dear Red Phone, it’s very annoying, frustrating and dangerous when bicyclists ride in large groups around town! Just this past weekend, there were groups riding on the backroads of rural west Morgan Hill who refused to ride single file in the bike lanes. They had no consideration for the vehicles around them and surely did not comply with the traffic laws they are required to obey. I find this rude, arrogant and unacceptable. When they act this way they not only put themselves in danger but drivers and pedestrians around them. It’s time to educate them! Thanks Red Phone.”
Reward for Sierra’s return raised to $25,000
Investigators announced Monday they will renew their efforts to search Santa Clara County waterways in the search for Sierra LaMar, while the missing teen’s family more than doubled the reward for information leading to the missing Morgan Hill teen’s safe return.














