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Something new is happening in some Catholic, Lutheran and Episcopal congregations: the Feast of Creation in Christ. We are churches that follow a “liturgical year” with seasons of Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter and Pentecost, as well as any number of special feast days...

Running for the District 1 seat on the Valley Water Board of Directors are former Gilroy City Administrator Jimmy Forbis and incumbent John L. Varela.  Keep reading to see profiles of both candidates, who each have extensive backgrounds in public service in South County. This...

Morgan Hill Unified School District Trustee Sarah Northrup Gadus said she was not a founding member of the Morgan Hill Education Foundation, after she claimed in a candidate statement that she helped “guide the successful launch” of the organization.  Still, one of the foundation’s founders...

Gavilan College invites the community to experience the electric energy, rich history and profound artistry of traditional Spanish culture at “A Night of Flamenco” on Oct. 16. Taking place from 7-8:30pm at the Gavilan College Music Hall, the special, one-night-only performance celebrates the musical...

I am writing today to address an integral piece of our local and national discourse: the debate over data centers. I am writing to challenge a recent letter I read in the local newspaper: “Nobody wants a data center in their backyard” (Sept. 8,...

Police are looking for a man who stabbed and tried to kill a victim in Gilroy on Oct. 2, according to authorities.  About 8:56pm, Gilroy Police officers responded to the 7300 block of Church Street for a report of a stabbing, Gilroy PD said in...

The South County Airport Pilots Association (SCAPA) awarded a record $18,000 to seven aspiring aviation professionals through its 2026 scholarship program. The scholarships are awarded to students pursuing careers as pilots and aircraft maintenance technicians, says a press release from SCAPA.  The association selected five...

Morgan Hill homicide suspect Roy Anthony Lopez was formally charged last week with murder and child endangerment for the death of his wife, Jasmyne Garcia, at the family’s home.  Prosecutors with the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office allege that Lopez had become intoxicated on...

Chefs will come from far and wide at the behest of Chef Charlie Palmer and local entrepreneur Frank Léal to participate once again in one of Northern California’s most anticipated culinary events. The 3rd annual MOHI Food & Wine will be held in downtown...

Live Oak High School celebrated the opening of a renovated culinary classroom Sept. 30, a $260,000 upgrade the Morgan Hill Unified School District says will give students in its Foods & Culinary pathway a professional-grade space to learn cooking and catering. Foods & Culinary is...