In an effort to memorialize 14-year-old drive-by shooting victim Tara Romero and to encourage Morgan Hill's youth to express themselves freely and actively, a group of local parents and teens will host an art show and fundraiser Jan. 13.
Last year held both disconcerting and promising changes for South County. On the disconcerting side, a California Supreme Court decision came at the end of the year that allows the state of California to kill redevelopment agencies. The decision means that the Morgan Hill Redevelopment Agency, which is responsible for many projects that improve the quality of life for city residents, will cease to exist on Feb. 1, 2012.
It's the time of year to make New Year's resolutions, and we have several that should help make Morgan Hill a better place to live. First, the city should resolve to continue the efforts of the Redevelopment Agency despite Thursday's ruling by the California Supreme Court that essentially kills the state's 400 or so RDAs and transfers the proceeds to the state to help balance the budget.
The holiday season may be a time for celebrating for most, but for hundreds arrested on the suspicion of driving under the influence in Santa Clara County, there's a little less to celebrate.
Morgan Hill resident Gary Borgnino was out for a walk with his dog Saturday when he noticed something laying on the side of the road at the base of El Toro mountain: a deer carcass.