Community Solutions named nonprofit of the year
Community Solutions, an organization dedicated to offering an array of services to those in need, was honored June 22 as the Nonprofit of the Year by Sen. Bill Monning (D-Carmel) during the inaugural California Nonprofits Day celebration in Sacramento.“Community Solutions is a well-established nonprofit that has fought for those who have the greatest need for more than 40 years,” Monning said. “It tackles some of the most difficult social issues, such as human trafficking, mental health, and housing. I commend Community Solutions for its service to our region.”Community Solutions, which was first established as a teen drop-in center in 1972, is headquartered in Gilroy and has offices in Morgan Hill, San Jose and Hollister. Today, it offers a comprehensive spectrum of prevention, intervention, treatment and residential services, which include help to overcome challenges engendered by mental health problems, substance abuse, trauma, severe family dysfunction, sexual and domestic violence and human trafficking.From 2014 to 2015, Community Solutions helped more than 3,880 children, families, and individuals and offered a myriad of community volunteer opportunities throughout the year, such as assisting with the annual Holiday Giving Program, organizing clothing that has been donated, and advocating for domestic violence, sexual assault and/or human trafficking victims.For more information about Community Solutions, visit communitysolutions.org/index.html.Monning represents the 17th senate district, which includes all of San Luis Obispo and Santa Cruz counties, as well as portions of Monterey and Santa Clara counties.
Suspected car thief fires gun during Hollister pursuit
Hollister Police and San Benito County Sheriff’s deputies were involved in a pursuit that included gunfire with a suspect who stole a green Corvette, authorities said. The suspect fled to San Jose, where he continued to exchange gunfire and was shot by police.
Following the initial...
Winning ways continue for Emerald Regime
The Live Oak Emerald Regime marching band in recent weeks has continued its winning tradition—with substantial help from fundraisers and private donations.
The marching band swept first place in all categories at the Hollister Scarlet Regiment Tournament of Bands on Oct. 28. Specifically, the Live...
Special free holiday giveaway Dec. 16 at CCC
The season of giving is upon us and there are few better at spreading the holiday spirit that the “I Love Morgan Hill” outreach group headquartered through the local congregation Cathedral of Faith.
Photos: Morgan Hill celebrates
Thousands of Morgan Hill residents and out-of-town visitors braved a crushing heat wave to attend a full slate of Independence Day events on July 3 and 4.
The events included the July 3 Patriotic Sing and Family Street Fest. On July 4, spectators enjoyed the...
A castle, a landslide and three geologists
There are landslide victories, but can there be landslide ties?
Community Supports Women’s Literacy Program
Morgan Hill – The Learning and Loving Education Center's April 21 Wine Tour, Silent Auction and Dinner raised money for the women's literacy center, according to Sister Pat Davis, director of the center.












