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The selection of a Bay Area native as presidential nominee of one of the major parties bears watching here in the bear flag state. If successful, she would not only be America’s first female president and the first one of South Asian heritage—she would...

Although the days are getting shorter, June 21’s summer solstice marked the beginning of many Californians’ favorite season. In Santa Clara County, the summertime brings plenty of places and opportunities to hike, camp, fish, cycle, play and enjoy all kinds of outdoor activities at...

Live Oak HS Boys Basketball (3-1 overall) Recent results: Won 74-49 vs. Harbor; won 52-50 at Soledad; won 64-34 at Yerba Buena; lost 59-57 at Salinas Upcoming games: 8pm Dec. 12 at Gilroy in the Bob Hagen Tournament NOTES: Nathan Lozano is averaging 17.0 points per game...

During major storms, hundreds of households and businesses in Morgan Hill are at risk of flooding from Llagas Creek and its smaller streams. Flooding has happened multiple times over the years, including six times since 2000.  I’ve seen the damage these floods leave behind, and...

Congratulations to San Martin resident Dan Keith who was honored by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors for his dedication to community service that inspired others to make a positive impact for families in South County. Dan Keith holds the commendation he received from...

Live Oak HS Football (3-8 overall) Recent results: Lost 10-6 at Piedmont Hills (CCS D4) Upcoming games: Season over. NOTES: Eighth-seeded Acorns nearly upset top-seeded Piedmont Hills on the road. Gage Jones scored the touchdown on a 3-yard run for Live Oak. Sobrato HS Football (6-3 overall, 2-2...

The City of Morgan Hill later this month will launch a new on-demand transit service known as MoGo Morgan Hill Quick Ride will host an event to celebrate the launch of a new, innovative transit service named MoGo Morgan Hill Quick Ride (MoGo).  The pilot...

Editor’s note: This article was updated to reflect the court’s Nov. 16 decision to finalize the decision, as well as additional statements. A Santa Clara County Superior Court judge ruled Nov. 14 that attorneys representing victims of the 2019 Gilroy Garlic Festival mass shooting provided...

Santa Clara County is moving forward with a series of actions to support family caregivers in response to a recent county survey that found caregivers need more resources.  The county Board of Supervisors accepted staff recommendations and instructed them to create ways to address caregivers'...

South Valley Civic Theater has unveiled an ambitious lineup for its upcoming 2025-26 season, featuring productions ranging from Tony Award-winning musicals to adaptations of popular Disney movies. The season announcement came during the theater's annual membership event, where SVCT President Peter Mandel emphasized the organization's...