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April 11, 2026

Plans in place for mega 4th celebrations

It’s that time of year to bust out the barbecues and the bathing suits if you haven’t already, relax with friends and family, and kick back to some fireworks while taking a moment to be thankful for the freedoms you have in America.

Keeping hope alive for Joshie

Friends and relatives of Joshua or “Joshie” Valdez gathered in Gilroy's Christmas Hill Park Tuesday to share memories of the 22-year-old who remains in a coma after he was hit by a car while walking in Morgan Hill June 16.

In brief: Air Force band performing; supervisors appoint county counsel

U.S. Air Force Mobility band to perform July 1: The U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West’s Mobility ensemble will play a free concert Sunday, July 1 in Morgan Hill.

Compassion Center to host next Project Homeless Connect

Community volunteers will offer outreach and camaraderie at the upcoming Project Homeless Connect from noon to 4 p.m. Friday at the Gilroy Compassion Center, a burgeoning homeless shelter located at 8425 Monterey Rd. that serves South County.

Invite to a SV showcase Road Rally

Auto enthusiasts, motorcycle connoisseurs and bicyclists of all skill levels can participate in The Morgan Hill Community Foundation’s first Discover Morgan Hill Road Rally and Poker Fun Run on Saturday, July 21.

Top grades for local teachers

Two South County teachers from Gilroy and Morgan Hill are among 31 educators selected as the Santa Clara County Office of Education’s 2012 Teachers of the Year. The award recipients will be formally recognized during a celebration in September.

After spat, location resolution for July 3rd dance

Morgan Hill Freedom Fest organizers and downtown merchants have come to terms on the new location of the annual July 3 Street Dance, and both parties urge residents who were upset about the change of venue to continue to support the Independence Day celebration activities.

Freedom Fest presents 2012 Bike Classic

The Freedom Fest Bike Classic is back in Morgan Hill for the third year in 2012, offering a list of events that are suitable for kids, families, cycling hobbyists and even experts.

Horse euthanized after brutal attack by pit bulls

A Morgan Hill woman had to euthanize her 23-year-old Arabian horse after two pit bulls who lived nearby “viciously” attacked the animal.

A local we can cheer for

Even after enduring a bad bicycle crash in March that left Shelley Olds with a broken wrist, the Gilroy cyclist may bring home a gold medal in the London 2012 Summer Olympics.

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