Morgan Hill celebrates
The Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce announced its picks for the 2012 Celebrate Morgan Hill Awards. Who are this year's winners, what makes them stand out in the community? The award recipients will be honored at the annual banquet Jan. 28 to celebrate their contributions. Reservations must be submitted no later than 5 p.m. today at morganhill.org/celebrate-morgan-hill for those interested in attending.
Send us your 49er photos
The San Francisco 49ers are in the NFC Championship game against the New York Giants beginning at 3:30 p.m. Sunday. If you are lucky enough to make it to the game, send us photos of your tailgate. Watching it local in Morgan Hill? Post photos from your viewing party on our Facebook wall at www.facebook.com/morganhilltimes. Go Niners!
Tribal Story-Telling
Tribe members from Amah Mutsun visited the Gilroy Historical Society Saturday, sharing stories about their history. The Chitactac - what some people who hailed from Casa Dos Rios near Gilroy called themselves - are now known as the Amah Mutsun tribe of the Ohlone Indians. Over time, many Amah Mutsun relocated to San Juan Bautista, which is currently home to about 600 Amah Mutsun. "Our story needs to be told," Lopez told the crowd during his presention. Learn more: http://casadosrios.org/web/history.
UPDATE: ‘Outstanding’ support shown for Tara Romero
Hundreds of local teenagers, parents, artists and performers attended a fundraiser Friday night to honor the memory of Tara Romero, and to encourage each other to face the loss of their friend and family member by openly expressing their thoughts and emotions, whether through conversation or artwork.
Small earthquake hit near Tres Pinos
A shallow magnitude 3.3 earthquake was reported Friday afternoon nine miles from Tres Pinos, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
