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Held each year on Sept. 21, the United Nations has declared this as a day “devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire." “The International Day of Peace is a wonderful opportunity for our students to reflect on...

‘Tis the season for gift giving! Why do you suppose most every religion expressed in the United States of America in the 21st century—and there are countless religions—all have a season set-aside for “gift giving”?  Could it be that all who frame their lives around...

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After walking away from the purchase of six Daughters of Charity hospitals in March due to “onerous and unprecedented conditions” placed on the transaction by California Attorney General Kamala Harris, Prime Healthcare has filed a lawsuit alleging she abused her constitutional authority.

From: South County Democratic Club  To: Morgan Hill Mayor Mark Turner and City Councilmembers Yvonne Martinez Beltran, Miriam Vega, Soraida Iwanaga, Marilyn Librers  The Holy month of Ramadan is a very important time for Muslims all over the world. It is a time for fasting, service,...

Residents on either side of Monterey Road are crying foul about

South County residents and public safety officers paid their respects to fallen San Jose Police Officer Michael Katherman June 21 by gathering on U.S. 101 overpasses as his funeral procession traveled through the area.  Funeral services for Katherman, who died June 14 in a traffic accident while on duty with SJPD, took place at SAP Center in San Jose June 21. He was 34 years old, and left behind his wife April and sons Josh, 10 and Jason, 8. April teaches at Pacific Point Christian School in Gilroy.After the funeral, his remains were escorted by hundreds of police officers from throughout the state to the Gavilan Hills Memorial Cemetery in Gilroy. Leading the procession were dozens of Katherman’s fellow motorcycle officers.On the East Dunne Avenue overpass, two Morgan Hill Fire Department officers stood atop an engine and saluted the procession as it passed. Residents waved American flags as they lined up along the edge of the overpass, peering through the fence facing the southbound traffic as it passed underneath them.“We’re here to show our respects,” said Morgan Hill resident Cindy Chapman, who brought her grandsons Jonah Roush and Devin McCusker to the procession. “We know that officers give their lives for us every day.”On the Burnett Avenue overpass about the same time, Dave Carney and his wife Monica showed their support for Katherman and his colleagues. Dave Carney lost his leg 16 years after being hit by a drunk driver while he was riding his motorcycle. He makes an effort to support law enforcement whenever he can as a thank you.Katherman’s remains were buried in a private service at 2:30 p.m. June 21 in Gilroy.

Local attorney Juan Lopez was named as one of nine recipients of the 2016 California Peace Award for the 30th Assembly District. He will be recognized for the honor during the Aug. 2 National Night Out in downtown Morgan Hill.