State reverses course, approves county reopening plan
County officials also announced July 7 that the state has approved Santa Clara County Public Health Officer Dr. Sara Cody’s updated health order that implements “across-the-board risk reduction measures” to combat the spread of Covid-19.
Gilroy resident Cain Velasquez accused in San Jose shooting
Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez was arrested after he allegedly shot a man near an intersection north of Morgan Hill Feb. 28, according to authorities.
San Jose Police reported on social media Tuesday morning that Velasquez had been booked at the Santa Clara County...
Oakwood swimming reaches new heights
It is the ninth year for the swimming program at Oakwood and the Hawks have just completed a remarkable season. Highlights include increased participation for both boys and girls, school and league records and the first-ever CIF State qualification, with Lucas Tompkins competing for...
County declares April Distracted Driving Awareness Month
The County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors is expected to proclaim April 2022 as Distracted Driving Awareness Month at its April 5 meeting. The proclamation reminds motorists to drive with caution and to leave the phone alone while operating a vehicle, says a...
Last Sidewalk Saturday of 2022 is on Nov. 26
Sidewalk Saturday unfolded along Third Street in downtown Morgan Hill Saturday. While the outdoor popup retail sale typically draws between 20 and 30 vendors, this event was narrowed down to eight tables as some sellers had spread out to other venues, according to organizer...
Acorns look to put it together for league play
The Live Oak High boys basketball team was 2-5 entering a Dec. 22 non-league game against Independence High. The 76ers came in with a 6-5 mark, though by the end of their contest, one would be correct in concluding that the two squads were...
Sobrato alum Aden Valencia wins NCAA wrestling championship
“Takedown!” screamed ESPN commentator Gerard “Rock” Harrison in the sudden-victory overtime of the 149s title match at the recent NCAA Championships. “Valencia victorious for the Stanford Cardinal!”
Morgan Hill native and Sobrato alum Aden Valencia had just achieved one of the biggest athletic accomplishments in...
COVID-19: Local schools closed for three weeks
The new restrictions include the closure of all schools in Santa Clara County for at least three weeks, starting Monday, March 16. This order applies to all schools in the Morgan Hill and Gilroy Unified School Districts.
Religion: Spreading hope in Jamaica
I am always joyful when I get the opportunity to help someone in need, especially when I know what I do will be just what that person needs. When I heard about how hard Jamaica was hit by Hurricane Melissa, I started looking for...
Apple’s head of security indicted in Santa Clara County CCW case
A grand jury has issued a pair of indictments accusing Apple’s head of global security, two high-ranking officials from the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office and a local business owner of exchanging bribes for concealed gun permits.

















