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February 8, 2025

MHPD offers $5K reward for unsolved 2020 murder

Morgan Hill Police—in partnership with a Los Altos-based nonprofit that advocates for crime victims—is offering a reward for information about the unsolved murder of Michael Duran, according to authorities. Duran, 18, was shot and killed by an unknown suspect or suspects May 29, 2020, while...

Mushroom Mardi Gras canceled for 2021

The Morgan Hill Mushroom Mardi Gras art, food, wine and music festival has been canceled for the second year in a row due to Covid-19 concerns, according to a statement from event organizers.

Police blotter: Stolen vehicle, burglary

A burglar or burglars kicked in a door to a residence on Alkire Avenue and ransacked the residence. The burglary was reported 7:48pm Jan. 28.

Sig Sanchez, longtime South County politician, dies Jan. 30

Sig Sanchez—former mayor of Gilroy and loyal advocate for South County throughout his 55-year public service career—died peacefully Jan. 30, according to family members.

Deputy charged with staging drive-by shooting

A South Bay police officer who reported being shot almost exactly a year ago in a drive-by was arrested Jan. 29 for allegedly making up the whole story. Prosecutors say 27-year-old Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Deputy Sukhdeep Gill staged a “shocking ambush” to make it...

Live Oak principal wins Patriot Award

Live Oak High School Principal Tanya Calabretta likes to highlight the accomplishments of her teachers and staff, acknowledging the hard work and dedication they continually display to give the students a quality educational experience.  But last month the roles were reversed as Calabretta received the...

De Paul helps ‘decompress’ area hospitals

The newly renovated De Paul Health Center just opened for patient admissions in December, and the facility has already played a big part in helping Santa Clara County manage the recent surge in Covid-19 illnesses, according to county health officials. The former hospital building on...

South County businesses sue state, county to reopen

Two South County business owners are among the plaintiffs in a lawsuit alleging that state and county officials have limited their constitutional rights and caused financial damages by implementing stay-at-home orders and other restrictions related to the Covid-19 pandemic. The lawsuit, initially filed in October...

Opinion: Addressing vaccine myths

Infections and deaths continue to rise due to Covid-19 and the news has been discussing the need to get vaccinated to create the needed herd immunity that will allow us to get back to a more normal lifestyle. Some of you are considering getting the...

Police blotter: Vandalism, stolen vehicles

Vandalism Someone slashed two tires on a vehicle parked outside Royal Court Apartments, located on Monterey Road. The vandalism was reported 9:43pm Jan. 21. A suspect or suspects painted a “Nazi symbol” on the sign in front of P.A. Walsh School, 353 W. Main Ave., according...

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