Young mountain lion hides out in front yard of Morgan Hill home
State game wardens are keeping an eye on a young mountain lion that is hiding behind a row of bushes in the front yard of a residence in southwest Morgan Hill, in hopes the animal will move along from the area by nightfall, according to authorities.
Commission to review 410K-square-foot industrial proposal
The city’s planning commission on Dec. 8 will review the plans and specifications for the proposed Butterfield Technology Park, which includes 410,000 square feet of industrial/commercial space spread across five separate buildings on a 25-acre property in north Morgan Hill.
Police blotter: Petty theft, stolen vehicle
The driver of a “brown or reddish” SUV collided with a vehicle near the intersection of Monterey Road and Tennant Avenue and left the scene.
Travel quarantine, capacity limits among new Covid-19 guidelines
Santa Clara County officials announced a number of new restrictions Nov. 28 that they hope will rein in the record-setting Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations.
Beginning Nov. 30, stores and other facilities open to the public will be limited to 10 percent capacity indoors. Grocery stores,...
Enforcement officers issue fines on Black Friday
Santa Clara County’s Covid-19 safety enforcement officers are actively inspecting businesses on Black Friday, officials said Nov. 27.
“Overall, our team has noted few large crowds thus far. However, we have issued 76 Notices of Violation as of noon on Friday, November 27,” said Michael...
Paramit acquires Boston-based Emphysys
Morgan Hill-based Paramit Corporation announced this week that it has acquired Emphysys, Inc., a leading technology development firm specializing in complex systems and products for the medical device, life sciences and industrial equipment industries.
Congregations to host online, drive-in Hanukkah celebrations
Two local Jewish congregations will host online and socially distant celebrations of Hanukkah, which begins Dec. 10 and continues through Dec. 18.
Santa Clara County hits record number of Covid-19 cases
County health officials are concerned with the rise of “pandemic fatigue,” where residents, tired of staying indoors and wearing face coverings in public, follow that human instinct and gather with others.
However, health officials say there is a correlation between people letting their guard down...
Council awards $14.2M contract for Hale Ave. Extension
The Morgan Hill City Council has approved a $14.2 million construction contract for the first and most significant phase of the long-awaited Hale Avenue extension project, which will create a continuous north-to-south traffic route around the west side of the city’s downtown.
DA expands Gilroy Strong Resiliency Center
The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office is expanding its center and services created to help those impacted recover from the continuing trauma of the 2019 Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting.
The Gilroy Strong Resiliency Center, located at the Neon Exchange at 7365 Monterey St., has...