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Morgan Hill Police issued a number of citations for the illegal use of fireworks over the holiday weekend, but authorities think the increased presence of public safety volunteers and firefighters helped keep the damage minimal. MHPD officers issued at least four citations for illegal fireworks...

The Franchise Tax Board announced March 18 an updated special tax relief for all California taxpayers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. FTB is postponing until July 15 the filing and payment deadlines for all individuals and business entities for: • 2019 tax returns • 2019 tax return...

The latest statewide snowpack measurement from the California Department of Water Resources is another indication that the tremendously wet winter might have been too much of a good thing. The agency’s readings from 130 snow sensors placed throughout the Sierra Nevada show the  snowpack’s snow-water...

The Sobrato High girls volleyball team knew it was going to be a huge challenge to compete in the Blossom Valley Athletic League’s Mount Hamilton Division this season.  The Bulldogs had spent the last several years in the BVAL’s middle B division, but were promoted...

The Valley Transportation Authority will increase the frequency of seven key bus routes—including the 68 line that makes dozens of stops in South County—as of Feb. 8.

A San Mateo County judge has refused to seal a portion of civil grand jury testimony in a public corruption case against Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith. Judge Nancy Fineman denied a motion on Feb. 22 to seal testimony given by insurance broker Harpreet...

Below are the latest Covid-19 case numbers in Morgan Hill and beyond. Sources are Santa Clara County and Johns Hopkins University. As of Dec. 8: World: 68,046,467 cases; 1,553,528 deaths U.S.: 15,113,860 cases; 285,779 deaths Santa Clara County: 41,316 cases; 512 deaths Morgan Hill: 1,296 cases Gilroy: 2,935 cases San...

The rate of positive Covid-19 cases among the unvaccinated in Santa Clara County is about 25.3 per 100,000 residents, according to a new data dashboard released this week by county officials. By contrast, fully vaccinated residents are testing positive at a rate of 6.8 cases...

Residents behind a recent anti-fulfillment center initiative said in an online forum March 25 that an agreement reached last week with city officials will help achieve many of the short-term and long-term development goals sought by both the Morgan Hill City Council and the...

Police are investigating the vandalism of the Veterans Memorial in downtown Morgan Hill that occurred the night of June 1, according to authorities. An unknown suspect pulled the American flag down from the pole located at the memorial and set it ablaze, Morgan Hill Police...