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The Gilroy Garlic Festival drew more than 12,000 people over the three-day event, organizers said, as the festival pushes toward its 50th anniversary in 2028 following its return in 2025 after a yearslong hiatus. The volunteer-run festival, held July 24-26 at the Hecker Pass Outdoor...

Coach Felipe Castellanos had a plan for a Live Oak baseball rebound after two years of struggles. It was challenging. And it worked to perfection. A hard pre-season schedule dented the overall record but the young Live Oak hardballers learned and grew. Down the stretch...

There are certain events that become part of your life without you ever realizing it. They mark the seasons, become family traditions and, over time, become part of your own story. For me, that event is the Gilroy Garlic Festival. Like so many people, I’ve been...

Nearly 400 people attended Outride Day at Specialized Bicycle Components’ headquarters in Morgan Hill on July 21. The event brought together researchers, educators, community leaders, families, and cyclists to explore the connection between cycling, brain health and well-being. The day’s program featured the Outride Summit,...

A growing field of candidates has filed paperwork or announced plans to run for Morgan Hill’s mayor, City Council and school board seats, according to election officials. Incumbent Mayor Mark Turner has confirmed he is running for reelection. He faces a challenge from Kristopher Clayton,...

As a longtime resident of Morgan Hill, I have watched storms swell West Little Llagas Creek beyond its banks, threatening homes, businesses and agricultural land. That’s why I am excited to share an important update as we enter what will be the final season...

Three people died in separate vehicle accidents in South Valley over the July 25-26 weekend, according to authorities. Two of the crashes involved motorcycles, with their riders pronounced dead after officers responded.  A California Highway Patrol commander emphasized that most accidents are preventable, and urged...

The Gilroy Garlic Festival drew more than 12,000 people over the three-day event, organizers said, as the festival pushes toward its 50th anniversary in 2028 following its return in 2025 after a yearslong hiatus. The volunteer-run festival, held July 24-26 at the Hecker Pass Outdoor...

Police are investigating a shooting at a party in north Morgan Hill that left one person dead and six injured on July 25.  At about 10:16pm, Santa Clara County Sheriff’s deputies responded to Hale Avenue near Miramonte Avenue for reports of intoxicated people in the...

Morgan Hill is starting work on a major update to its downtown planning rules, a two-year effort that will reshape the area’s housing, parking and streets in the years ahead. The Planning Commission got its first look at the project, called the Greater Downtown Specific...