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Pentagon shooter ‘felt threatened government agents or some people were out to do him harm’
John Patrick Bedell is seen in this driver’s license photo. Photo by: Special to The Dispatch County Supervisor Reb Monaco, who is close with John Patrick Bedell’s family and spent a lot of time trying to help him through the years, said the 36-year-old Pentagon shooter never showed anything close to a violent nature. Monaco did, however, note how Bedell often displayed signs of paranoia and … Full Story;
STATE WRESTLING UPDATES: Dominic Kastl, Jesse Delgado take fourth
BAKERSFIELD – Both Jesse Delgado and Dominic Kastl, although coming up short of their goals of a state championship, the pair of seniors had a chance to salvage a third-place finish at the CIF State Wrestling Championships on Day 2, Saturday in Bakersfield. However, each faltered in their respective consolation brackets, settling for fourth place and ending Gilroy’s tournament stay. The two … Full Story;
STATE WRESTLING UPDATES: Two Mustangs remain, Gilroy in fifth
BAKERSFIELD – So far on Day 2 of the CIF State Wrestling Championships, Gilroy’s Blake and Dominic Kastl suffered losses in their semifinals matches. Jesse Delgado and Dominic will wrestle in the consolation final. Blake finishes in sixth. As a team the Mustangs are in fifth. Banging his fist on the mat, grasping his knee and visibly in pain, Blake Kastl stepped back into the center of the mat … Full Story;
STATE WRESTLING UPDATES: Two Mustangs remain, Gilroy in sixth
BAKERSFIELD – So far on Day 2 of the CIF State Wrestling Championships, Gilroy’s Blake and Dominic Kastl suffered losses in their semifinals matches. Jesse Delgado and Dominic will wrestle in the consolation final. Blake finishes in sixth. As a team the Mustangs are in sixth. Banging his fist on the mat, grasping his left knee and visibly in pain, Blake Kastl stepped back into the center of the … Full Story;
BAKERSFIELD – Banging his fist on the mat, grasping his left knee and visibly in pain, Blake Kastl stepped back into the center of the mat trailing 4-2 in the third period with 1:27 left. Kastl had surgery on that knee and missed the first half of the season because of it. Since his return however, he had been on a tear, compiling a Mid-Cal title, a TCAL title and his first CCS championship. The … Full Story;
Gilroy’s Dominic Kastl takes his second match and stays in contention for the title. Photo by: Nick Lovejoy, Staff Photographer BAKERSFIELD – The tournament began with 560 wrestlers all with one dream – a state title. After 10 hours of competition at Day 1 of the CIF State Wrestling Championships on Friday in Bakersfield, two Gilroy High wrestlers, Dominic and Blake Kastl, remain in contention … Full Story;
STATE WRESTLING UPDATES: Gilroy in third after three rounds, three Mustangs still in title hunt
Jessie Delgado made quick work of his first opponent beating Vincent Herrera of South Hills in his first match of the day at the CIF state wrestling tournament in Bakersfield. Photo by: Nick Lovejoy, Staff Photographer BAKERSFIELD – Three Mustangs wrestlers remain in the championship bracket and in contention for a state title after three rounds of competition on Day I of the CIF State Wrestling … Full Story;
Mi Pueblo to take place of Grocery Outlet in north Gilroy
A new Hispanic foods store is slated to come to Gilroy, taking the place of a discount grocery store. Gagliardi Realty and Property Management did not extend the lease of Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, 727 First St., and Mi Pueblo Food Center is slated to take its place. Janice Angkiangco, manager of Grocery Outlet, said that the store is slated to close in mid-April. “It was the landlord’s … Full Story;
Media puts spotlight on Hollister after shooting
Media members listen to the second press conference from Sheriff Curtis Hill on Friday afternoon. Photo by: Lora Schraft, Staff Photographer Local and national media outlets have swarmed to Hollister in light of Thursday’s shooting involving Hollister’s John Patrick Bedell, 36, who opened fire on two officers at the screening area of the Pentagon before being shot and killed himself on Thursday … Full Story;
San Benito High School: Shooter attended school but left before graduating
San Benito High School Superintendent Stan Rose Photo by: Dispatch file photo San Benito High School Superintendent Stan Rose released the following statement about John Patrick Bedell, the Hollister man suspected in Thursday’s Pentagon shooting: “Today, we learned that a former student of San Benito High School, John Patrick Bedell, is the now infamous person identified as the perpetrator in … Full Story;
STATE WRESTLING UPDATES: Gilroy in sixth after two rounds of competition
BAKERSFIELD – With two rounds of the championship bracket in the books on Day 1 of the CIF State Wrestling Championships, Gilroy High sits in sixth place with 29 team-points. Leif Dominguez (103) lost his opening bout 8-1 to George Torres of La Quinta to drop him down into the consolation bracket. He responded well in his second match, beating Nam Nguyen 6-1 to keep his tournament alive. His … Full Story;
Car strikes two people, dog in San Martin
Photo by: Dispatch file photo Two pedestrians were hospitalized with moderate injuries after they were struck by a car in San Martin. Three people who lived in the area of Harding and California avenues were out walking about 6:45 p.m. Thursday, according the California Highway Patrol officer Jeremy Kingsley. A Toyota Camry that was traveling north on Harding Avenue, the same direction in which … Full Story;
Childhood peer recalls gatherings with suspect and family
Paul Hamilton Photo by: Dispatch file photo San Benito County resident Paul Hamilton attended San Benito High School during the early 1990s, the same time as John Patrick Bedell, whom he knew as “Pat.” Hamilton considered Bedell as “kind of a family acquaintance,” as he recalls his family and Bedell’s family spending Christmas Eve together at the ranch of a mutual acquaintance. “I just kind of … Full Story;
Family was trying to get help for Pentagon shooting suspect
Bedell in a photo taken by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Photo by: Special to The Dispatch San Benito County Sheriff Curtis Hill today stressed that John Patrick Bedell’s family was aware the 36-year-old was suffering from mental illness and that they were attempting to get him help. “The family was working with their son on mental issues,” Hill said at a 12:30 p.m. news conference at the … Full Story;
Updated: Parents of Pentagon gunman sought a mental health hold for their son
Bedell in a photo taken by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Photo by: Special to The Dispatch The parents of the Hollister man shot to death after pulling a gun on Pentagon police guards Thursday had reported him missing in January and, concerned about his mental health, they asked local authorities to hold him. Kaye Bedell, the director of allied health at Gavilan College, and his father John … Full Story;
Bedell’s family: ‘We may never know why he made this terrible decision’
John Patrick Bedell in a photo posted on his apparent Facebook page. Photo by: Special to The Dispatch The family of the Hollister man suspected in Thursday’s shootings at the Pentagon released a statement minutes ago. The following is that statement: “We are devastated as a family by the news from yesterday. To the outside world, this tragedy is the first and only thing they will know of … Full Story;
Preparation is key to avoid a financial catastrophe
Wildfires, hurricanes, terrorist attacks, floods, earthquakes … there are many disasters, both man-made and natural, that could happen without warning. For many, preparedness is a way of life. If you’ve lived all your life on a fault line, for example, then making your home and belongings earthquake-ready may be a no-brainer. But are you totally prepared? Are you financially prepared? You’ll … Full Story;
Many conversation projects are still waiting for federal funding to get off the ground. Last year, Randy Hagen, president of Solar Skies Mfg in Starbuck, Minn., laid off four of his 14 workers after orders stalled for the rooftop solar collectors he makes. Government rebates promised last year under the Obama administration’s green jobs initiative never won final approval, so consumers didn’t … Full Story;
Your Office Coach: Don’t let friendship get in the way at work
Q: I’m having trouble adjusting to my new job as the office manager for a small business. My biggest problem is that one of the owners, “Emily,” behaves very erratically. Emily is highly emotional, constantly fluctuating between enthusiastic support and crushing criticism. Sometimes she is encouraging, but at other times she becomes obsessed with insignificant details. She is like this with … Full Story;
James and Stacey Henley received McDonald’s highest award, the Golden Arch Award. McDonald’s has awarded its highly distinguished Golden Arch Award to James and Stacey Henley, a father/daughter team operating 12 restaurants throughout the South Bay, including two in Morgan Hill. The corporation bestows the Golden Arch Award to fewer than 1 percent of all owner and operators worldwide. The … Full Story;
Business Briefs: Alien secures $10.9 million in funding
Alien Technology announced that it has secured an aggregate of $10.9 million in new financing, led by existing investors Advanced Equities, New Enterprise Associates and Sunbridge Partners. Despite challenging economic conditions in the first half of 2009, sales in the RFID industry are suggesting a healthy path to recovery. Alien is pleased to report an all-time record volume quarter for RFID … Full Story;
Updated: Hollister man shoots two at Pentagon, is shot and killed
John Patrick Bedell in a photo posted on his apparent Facebook page. Photo by: Special to The Dispatch Listen to the alleged shooter speak about his worldview and the faults of the government . The 36-year-old Hollister man who opened fire in front of the Pentagon Thursday has died from his wounds, according to news reports. John Patrick Bedell was identified shortly after the shootings by the … Full Story;
Cheers and Jeers: Dark-hearted and disturbed vandals without character
JEERS for the vandals who defiled the chapel at St. Mary’s Church with satanic symbols and foul language. Many use the chapel and the grotto just outside to pray, seek comfort and reflect during difficult times in their lives. When those with dark hearts cause such emotional and financial destruction it does more than compromise the accessibility of the chapel, it strikes at the core of our … Full Story;
Teachers’ plea to be spared precedes 40 layoffs
After listening to more than an hour of heartfelt testimony from educators, parents and program directors, trustees unanimously passed a resolution allowing the district to issue 40 layoff notices to its teachers. The district’s least senior teachers will receive pink slips by March 15, a state imposed deadline. However, the district hopes to reinstate as many teachers as possible after wrapping … Full Story;
Sharks turn two third-period goals into 3-2 victory
SAN JOSE – San Jose’s Sharks are five weeks away from completing the regular season. Holding a ten-point edge over Phoenix in the Pacific Division, a fifth division title is within striking distance in the 18th season of the franchise. Montreal threatened to hand the Sharks a third consecutive loss Thursday night, which would have been the club’s first three-regulation loss streak since Feb. 14 … Full Story;
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