THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF MORGAN HILL, GILROY & SAN MARTIN
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
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THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF SAN BENITO COUNTY
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
A supplement to the Hollister Free Lance
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Ranch east of Gilroy is scene of livestock slaughter LOCAL RANCH LAND OWNER ACCUSED OF KILLING CATTLE DUG UP ON HIS LAND OFF 152 By Barry Holtzclaw Managing Editor
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Barry Holtzclaw
A Fremont man who owns ranch land east of Gilroy is free after posting $200,000 bail last week on more than a dozen felony charges related to the slaughter and burial of at least 11 cattle in a grazing dispute. Santa Clara County Sheriff ’s Office deputies arrested Marc Belluomini, 54, at his residence in Fremont on Aug. 27, and announced the arrest the next day, after Belluomini was charged with . 11 counts of animal cruelty, two counts of Illegal cattle driving, and one count of brandishing a firearm. Deputies identified Belluomini as the owner of a large parcel of land in unincorporated Santa Clara County east of
RESCUE KITTEN 10-year-old Faith Longholm, left, and sister Camille, 6, of Gilroy hold the stray kitten
they just adopted at the Santa Clara County Animal Shelter in San Martin.
County to pick up strays COUNTY NOW HANDLES ALL SOUTH COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL IN MH AND GILROY Staff report
Santa Clara County and Morgan Hill have partnered together to provide animal sheltering for dogs, cats and other
domestic pets, including horses and other large animals, for Morgan Hill residents. The county’s Animal Shelter traditionally serves unincorporated areas of the county. In a statement released Aug. 29, this new agreement ensures all Morgan Hill residents can deliver lost domestic animals found in the city limits of Morgan Hill to the San Martinbased Animal Shelter.
The agreement will ensure that found animals receive sheltering, enrichment and veterinary care, including vaccinations, spay and neuter services, and microchipping. The county reached a similar agreement with the City of Gilroy earlier in 2018. “This agreement will provide wonderful benefits to the residents and stray animals in Morgan Hill,” said County Supervisor Mike Wasserman.
“The partnership allows the police to focus on public safety matters, while professionals in the animal industry care for our four-legged friends in need of help.” Historically, the Morgan Hill Police Department has been responsible for sheltering dogs within Morgan Hill. Additionally, the Morgan Hill Police Department was not positioned to accept cats or other
domesticated pets. With the new shelter agreement, Morgan Hill residents can deliver stray animals to the County of Santa Clara Animal Shelter and be assured the animals will receive highquality care and veterinary services. “We don’t have an animal shelter in Morgan Hill and I’m very grateful, with the help from city ➝ Animal Shelter, 5
Saint Louise owner files for reorganization VERITY HEALTH SYSTEMS WANTS TO SELL, COUNTY WANTS TO BUY By Barry Holtzclaw Managing Editor
The owners of Saint Louise Regional Hospital on Aug. 31 filed for
bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11 to “reorganize and facilitate an orderly and efficient sale process.” The announcement by Verity Health System of California, Inc, a nonprofit healthcare system, that on Aug. 31 it had filed the voluntary petition for protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. bankruptcy
code in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Los Angeles is potentially good news for Santa County County officials. Santa Clara County last month submitted an offer to buy two of Verity’s six hospitals, Saint Louise Regional Hospital in Gilroy and O’Connor Hospital in San Jose, for an undisclosed price.
Verity has secured debtor-in-possession financing of up to $185 million, the company announced, to keep its doors open until it is sold, likely in pieces. In addition to its two hospitals in Santa Clara County, Verity is looking to sell the two it operates in San Mateo County and its two hospitals in Los Angeles.
“This additional liquidity will enable continued operations without interruption to high-quality patient care, employees and suppliers throughout the Chapter 11 process,” the company said in a statement. The union that represents 2,000 Verity ➝ Chapter 11, 2
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