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September 22, 2026

Santa Clara County proposes major overhaul of rural, agricultural zoning rules

Santa Clara County is considering sweeping changes to its rural zoning ordinances that would impose new building limits and require mitigation when farmland is converted to non-agricultural uses. If approved by county supervisors, the new rules could significantly affect wineries and other agricultural operations...

First storm of 2023 expected late Tuesday

Sunday's dry spell helped the greater Bay Area briefly recover from a powerful storm on New Year's weekend, but a Pineapple Express on the way will soak the region mid-week, forecasters said Monday. Mop-up efforts to bail out flooded basements and clear mudslides from roadways...

Chamber Focus: A century in every sip: Gilroy commemorates wineries

Visit Gilroy and The Gilroy Chamber of Commerce are proud to commemorate a remarkable milestone in the Santa Clara Valley’s rich agricultural and cultural legacy. This year, three of Santa Clara Valley’s most historic family-owned wineries—Besson Family Vineyards, Kirigin Cellars and Guglielmo Winery—are celebrating...

Local Scene: Interfaith Thanksgiving service is Nov. 24

Interfaith Thanksgiving service this Sunday All of South County is invited to the annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, held Nov. 24 at Advent Lutheran Church, 16870 Murphy Ave., Morgan Hill. The service begins at 4pm.   Clergy and lay leaders in the interfaith community who live in Morgan...

Rotary Club adopts Galvan Park for cleanup, maintenance

The Rotary Club of Morgan Hill hosted Rotarians from nearby communities and staff from the El Toro Boys and Girls Club to spruce up Galvan Park on June 12. The local Rotary Club has adopted Galvan Park, located on Crest Avenue in north Morgan Hill,...

Letter: Kiwanis members have positive influence on the community

Morgan Hill Kiwanis has worked tirelessly during the past 73 years to support the children of our community through scholarships and a wide variety of youth programs.  Kiwanis is an international service organization, and our local club has a long and deeply rooted history in...

Local Scene: Students elected to Phi Kappa Phi

Morgan Hill residents Manraj Pabla and Mayra Jakaitis were recently elected to membership into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. Both are students at San Jose State University. Phi Kappa Phi is the nation’s oldest “and most selective” honor society for all academic disciplines,...

Analysis: Sheriffs, Guns & Money

As a young journalist, I was invited to a meeting with Sheriff Bob Winter at an insurance office. At one point, one of the attendees asked the folksy Gilroyan if there was anything he could do to help. I remember Winter saying he needed...

Sports Roundup: Sobrato beats Overfelt, Acorns win first

Live Oak HS Football (1-4 overall, 1-0 BVAL Mt. Hamilton Division) Recent results: Won 23-6 at Lincoln Upcoming games: 7:15pm Oct. 4 at Leigh NOTES: Gage Jones rushed 17 times for 107 yards and a touchdown against the Lincoln Lions. Tanner Holeman scored from 39 yards on...

Small businesses affected by storms eligible for tax relief

Some California small business owners affected by the winter storms that have battered the West Coast over the last three weeks will be eligible for emergency tax relief, state officials said Jan. 18. Owners of small businesses that have dealt with storm-related issues like flooding...

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