State approves rules that turn sewage into drinking water
In a milestone for creating a major new source of drinking water, California has approved its first standards for turning sewage into potable water supplies delivered to homes and businesses.
The State Water Resources Control Board, in a unanimous vote Dec. 19, outlined for the...
Folklorico music conference coming to Central Coast
Esperanza del Valle, Pajaro Valley’s long-standing Mexican folklorico dance group, is preparing for the “Reinforcing Cultural Identity” conference coming to Cabrillo College on Aug. 15-25.
The group will welcome Ballet Folklórico del Puerto de Veracruz de la Universidad Veracruzana, from Mexico, to offer a series...
A decade well spent
Ten years ago, Morgan Hill's fledgling recreation program began to take shape at the newly-built Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center on 17000 Monterey St., and has steadily grown into the full-scale, respected cornerstone it is today.
Merriman Family Sues Driver, Company in Death of Son
Gilroy – The family of Gilroy resident Sean Merriman filed suit Monday against the truck driver who slammed into a Caltrans truck on April 4, killing their son. The lawsuit alleges that Louis Estrada Vasquez, an employee of Ponzini Community Garage, Inc. in Morgan Hill, was negligent while driving a tow truck on U.S. 101, causing Merriman's death. The tow company also was named as a defendant in the suit.
National company eyes 75-acres at McCarthy Business Park for new distribution center
President Tammy Brownlow of the Gilroy Economic Development Committee confirmed that a national company is looking at building its new distribution center in the McCarthy Business Park on Highway 152, east of U.S. 101.
Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce recognizes outstanding members of the community
Following the holidays the citizens of Morgan Hill have another reason to cheer, with the annual Chamber of Commerce Celebrate Morgan Hill Awards honoring those who have created positive change in the community.
Saint Louise adds heart defect tests for infants
A few years ago a days-old Gilroy infant, cold and gasping, was rushed to a San Jose emergency room. The ailment turned out to be a congenital heart defect that could easily have been diagnosed at birth.
Deputies Arrest One Suspect, Seize $45 Million in Marijuana
A 52-year-old man was arrested last week after more than 11,000 mature marijuana plants with a street value of more than $45 million were discovered.












