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Smells of classic Italian dishes and sounds of live music came from the grounds of Uesugi Farms last weekend, as it was the site of Morgan Hill's third Annual Italian Harvest Festa. First envisioned and founded by former Morgan Hill mayor John Sorci, the event was organized by a group of dedicated volunteers from various branches of the Italian Catholic Federation, including members from Morgan Hill's St. Catherine's of Alexandria.

Imagine going 80 mph on a bicycle. Gilroyan Pat Dolan did Aug. 15, when he flew across the salty flats of Utah and shattered the World Land Speed Record in the 250cc motorcycle class during Bonneville Speed Week – and he did so on a 1920s vintage model crafted right here in Gilroy.

John Sears, 65, has given up life with cars and houses for life outdoors with a trio of four-legged equines.

Morgan Hill renters desperate for a break, beware.

Local young cyclists will get to brush up on their bicycle skills and participate in other challenging, fun activities at the Second Annual Rotary Club Kids Bikefest Sept. 7 at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center.

In his spare time, Morgan Hill resident Steve Dinh solves the world's most difficult math problems.

Technology that could revolutionize the use, deployment and growth of electric motor vehicle systems used for powering plug-in vehicles and scooters worldwide is being produced by a Morgan Hill company co-founded by a Live Oak High School dropout.