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Authorities are investigating a collision on U.S. Highway 101 in Morgan Hill that resulted in the death of a teenager.  About 3:08am March 14, California Highway Patrol officers responded to a report of an unresponsive male in the roadway in the area of U.S. 101...

The Rotary Club of Morgan Hill is now accepting applications for the Darren Dean Vocational Education Grant, which awards up to $2,000 to adults pursuing skilled trades training. The application deadline is March 31. The grant honors the legacy of Darren Dean, a local tradesman...

In my previous letters, I documented the public’s concern regarding mountain lion activity. Since then, on Feb. 12 the California Department of Fish and Wildlife voted in favor of listing mountain lions as an endangered species.  This gives mountain lions the highest protection level. Critically...

Mayor Mark Turner delivered his annual State of the City address March 11 at the Granada Theater in downtown Morgan Hill, where he painted an optimistic picture of the city’s growth while raising concerns about state overreach and a looming budget shortfall. The hour-long speech...

Three suspects, including a Morgan Hill man, face felony charges following an investigation into a March 8 altercation on the patio of a busy restaurant in broad daylight in San Jose, authorities said.  Although at least one of the suspects may have uttered an antisemitic...

It takes a certain kind of confidence to stage one of the worst movies ever made. Live Oak High School’s theater department is embracing the cringe with its staging of “Plan 9 from Outer Space,” an adaptation of the 1957 science fiction film by Ed...

Last Tuesday, I was invited by some Muslim friends to their home for an Iftar, the meal that ends the fast each day of Ramadan. It was a happy event and it is a happy coincidence that this year the month of Ramadan, the...

The Bach to Blues concert returns to the theater at Gavilan College on March 14. The annual fundraising event celebrates the college’s vibrant music program and features performances by faculty, students and standout regional musicians. This year’s special guest performer is acclaimed artist Kaye Bohler,...

Both hoops teams at Live Oak High School had strong seasons. For the girls, it was the fourth straight excellent year. For the boys, it was the culmination of a climb during the past two years that has rocketed them up from sub-.500 play...

In this fairy tale, there is no knight in shining armor. The hero of this story smells like a swamp, the princess is anything but a damsel, and the only real magic is learning to love yourself. Directed and choreographed by Carol Romo, “Shrek the...