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Several hundred protesters marched in Gilroy on Sunday to voice their disapproval of a federal plan to build an immigration detention facility on agricultural land just outside the city limits. Community organizers and residents gathered June 14 at Arroyo Circle near Gilman Road at Highway...

Fast food chains are fixed in our day-to-day lives. Whether it is a morning iced coffee or an afternoon craving for a burger, these options are convenient, familiar and often the easiest choice for a quick meal.  But while these large chains are a key...

When Jasper Jonnalagadda spotted what he believed were American badger burrows in a Coyote Creek canyon in December 2023, the then-15-year-old photographer was determined to find a way to capture the elusive native carnivore. His pursuit would encounter multiple obstacles including expensive permits, technical problems,...

South Valley Civic Theatre will bring “Groundhog Day the Musical” to the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse later this month, with performances running June 20-July 12. The production is based on the 1993 Bill Murray film and follows Phil Connors, a self-absorbed TV weatherman who finds...

New vessel inspection and quarantine rules aimed at preventing the spread of invasive mussels will take effect June 15 at all Santa Clara County reservoirs open to recreational boating, county officials announced. Under the updated program, boats will no longer be able to use inspection...

The City of Morgan Hill marked a decade of celebrating LGBTQ+ inclusion June 3 as community members, elected officials and city staff gathered at Civic Center Plaza for the 10th annual Pride flag raising ceremony. The Progress Pride Flag was raised in front of the...

Each year, Muslims around the world mark the beginning of a new year on the Islamic, or Hijri, calendar. This year the new year will begin on June 17.  While many people are familiar with New Year celebrations on Jan. 1, the Islamic New Year...

California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Santa Clara County Counsel Tony LoPresti filed a lawsuit seeking to halt construction of a proposed Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility on agricultural land near Gilroy, arguing the project violates multiple state and federal laws. The lawsuit, filed June...

Nga Dinh's May 29 Guest View, “Did MHUSD violate open-meeting laws?” raises important questions about transparency and public participation. Those questions deserve thoughtful consideration. However, the article’s conclusions rely more on assumptions than on the facts presented.  The article’s central claim is that parents were...

Roughly 350 students crossed the stage on the afternoon of June 5 as Ann Sobrato High School held its Class of 2026 commencement ceremony on the school's football field, capping a senior year that saw the school earn one of California's highest academic honors. The...