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On Oct. 7, 1885, a 16-year-old German barber named Friedrich boarded a ship for New York.  Fleeing the military service then required in Germany, he became one of more than 1 million German immigrants who flooded these shores between 1880 and 1885.  Once he had...

The goats at the Santa Clara County Animal Services Center in San Martin have a new source of shade: an array of solar panels that generate power for the 37,000-square-foot shelter. The county Facilities and Fleet Department completed the project last fall. It’s one of...

I rise today to adjourn in the memory of Marty Cheek—a beautiful soul, the publisher of Morgan Hill and Gilroy Life, an arts and science advocate, a man who loved his community, and his community loved him.  Marty was born in Hollister and was a...

Re: “Trump takes steps to overhaul CA water delivery,” Free Lance, Jan. 24  “If it ain’t broke don’t fix it.” To get this message, drive over Pacheco Pass anytime.  At the top is that beautiful San Luis Reservoir that used to exist as a vast valley...

One of the cherished global traditions during the New Year is sending heartfelt well-wishes and good thoughts to elders and familiar friends. These greetings can be delivered through cards or various social media platforms.  However, to truly share happiness with others, our minds must first...

Miller named to dean’s list Lindsey Miller, of Morgan Hill, was named to the University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences dean’s list for the fall semester. Students on the Dean's List earned 12 or more credit hours as letter grades with a minimum...

An 18-year-old passenger died in a vehicle crash on San Justo Road in San Benito County Jan. 29, according to authorities.  About 5:03pm Jan. 29, the driver of a vehicle lost control of the car while traveling east on San Justo Road, east of San...

Live Oak HS Boys Basketball (9-11 overall, 3-3 BVAL Santa Teresa East) Recent results: Won 70-38 at Mt. Pleasant; won 59-54 (OT) vs. Gilroy Upcoming games: 7pm Feb. 5 vs. Evergreen Valley; 7pm Feb. 7 at Oak Grove NOTES: Devon DeHaro scored 21 points against the Cardinals...