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Council supports tribe, opposes mine proposal

Michael Moore | January 16, 2020

Following a demonstration outside City Hall led by area Amah Mutsun tribal members and their supporters, the Morgan Hill City Council on Jan. 15 unanimously approved a resolution urging county officials to deny a permit for a mine proposed on one of the tribe’s most significant cultural and spiritual sites.

New radar system announced

Barry Holtzclaw | January 16, 2020

Valley Water joined local, regional, state, and federal agencies this week to unveil a new high-resolution radar to better forecast “extreme weather...

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Former Santa Clara trustee arrested for Morgan Hill incident

Crime Jennifer Wadsworth | January 14, 2020

A former Santa Clara Unified School District trustee was arrested Jan. 6 for allegedly threatening to kill a woman before hitting her with his vehicle in Morgan Hill—an incident that happened nearly a year prior to last week’s arrest.

Driver dies in Jan. 13 collision

Crime Morgan Hill Times Staff | January 14, 2020

A male motorist died in a traffic accident on the north side of Morgan Hill Monday morning, according to police.

Guest view: District updates groundwater charge zones

Guest View submitted | January 8, 2020

Because the amount of groundwater pumped out far exceeds what is naturally replenished by rainfall, Valley Water’s groundwater management activities are critical to maintaining healthy groundwater basins.

Acorns look to take the next step in league, CCS

High School Sports Emanuel Lee | January 8, 2020

The Live Oak High girls soccer team will only go as far as its chemistry will take it. "Our...

Police blotter: Fraud, vandalism, grand theft

Crime Morgan Hill Times Staff | January 7, 2020

A red 1993 Honda Civic hatchback was stolen from a spot on Del Monte Avenue. The theft was reported at 9:15pm Dec. 25.

San Jose man dies in collision with alleged drunk driver

Crime Morgan Hill Times Staff | January 3, 2020

A San Jose man was pronounced dead at the scene of a Jan. 2 traffic accident on Highway 25 near Bolsa Road, according to authorities. A Hollister man who was driving another vehicle involved in the accident was arrested on suspicion of DUI.

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New fees to affect private water wells

Barry Holtzclaw | January 15, 2020

When Valley Water announces new wholesale water rates this spring, the new rate structure will include new fees for non-water-district wells. This could boost water rates in July for municipal system customers in Morgan Hill and Gilroy, and for hundreds of mostly residences with private wells.