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Health & Wellness Fair is May 6 Local organizations are teaming up to offer a multi-generational, interactive resource fair focused on health and wellness in Morgan Hill. The Health & Wellness Fair will take place 10am-1pm May 6, at the Morgan Hill Community & Cultural...

Longtime St. Catherine Parish member Anna Quinones and Maria Dominguez, the church’s office manager, led the preparation, organization and distribution of Thanksgiving meal baskets for families in need on Nov. 18. Photo: Michael Moore While Thanksgiving is often celebrated as an opportunity to enjoy abundance...

Rehearsals for the annual Fourth of July Patriotic Sing are scheduled for June 17 and June 24, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Britton Middle School gym, 80 West Central Ave. Children entering grades 1 through 6 are invited to be a part of the Freedom Fest’s Patriotic Sing chorus. This year’s holiday recital, scheduled for July 3 at 6 p.m. at the Britton gym, will the 26th annual Patriotic Sing. For more information, contact Karen Ann Crane at (408) 779-0205 or by email at [email protected]. 

The overall air quality in Santa Clara County remains poor, largely due to the hot weather, according to a Sept. 27 release from the Public Health Department. Smoke from the Loma fire, which can be seen throughout the South Bay, is affecting the air quality in mountain and South County areas. Much of the rest of the county’s air quality remains poor, but not because of the fire.Smoke may increase in Santa Clara County over the next days and week, public health officials warn. The Public Health Department is monitoring the situation through a “syndromic surveillance system” for any increases in reports of respiratory symptoms. Currently, there are no increases in Santa Clara County Emergency Department visits related to smoke.“Please pay attention to air quality and take precautions this week and weekend, especially when it comes to doing any physical activity,” said Dr. Sara Cody, Health Officer and Director of the Santa Clara County Public Health Department. “If you can see or smell smoke in the air, you may want to hold off on biking, running or other strenuous physical activities until the air clears.”When smoke can be seen or smelled, people with respiratory problems, young children and older adults should limit their time outside and stay indoors as much as possible, according to health officials. Windows and doors should be kept closed to stop smoke pollutants from coming inside. People in good health should use common sense and limit outdoor activities when smoke is visible.Symptoms that may develop from the smoke include irritation of the lungs and eyes, coughing, scratchy throat and irritated sinuses. If you develop repeated coughing, chest tightness or pain, wheezing, difficulty breathing or nausea, call your medical provider immediately.

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In a fast-paced world often defined by digital interactions and fragmented routines, community festivals and local events serve as powerful reminders of what truly binds us together: shared experiences, cultural expression and human connection.  These gatherings, whether a neighborhood block party, a cultural celebration or...

The 41st annual Mission 10 Race will take place on Jan. 25, 2025. This year’s race will also celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Rotary Club of Hollister, which sponsors and organizes the Mission 10 event.  Runners and walkers from all over are invited to...