Former sheriff’s deputy convicted of faking drive-by shooting in Morgan Hill
A former Santa Clara County Sheriff’s deputy was convicted this week of fabricating a “mysterious” drive-by shooting in which he claimed he was the victim near Morgan Hill nearly four years ago, authorities said.
Sukhdeep Gill, now 30, has pleaded guilty to a reduced misdemeanor...
Santa Clara County moves into Orange Tier
San Francisco, Santa Clara and Marin counties moved into the state's orange tier of Covid-19 restrictions Tuesday, allowing them to expand indoor capacities for some businesses and reopen bars outdoors.
The three counties join San Mateo County as the only Bay Area counties to proceed...
Trumark Homes purchases Jasper housing project from City Ventures
Trumark Homes, a national developer of residential properties, recently acquired the property where the Jasper community has been proposed in Morgan Hill since 2019.
The 5.67-acre property is located on the east side of Monterey Road, near the intersection of Old Monterey. Construction is underway...
Emergency water restrictions approved in Santa Clara County
Mandatory water restrictions are on their way to Santa Clara County faucets and hoses, as the area faces “extreme drought” and dismal water supplies.
The Santa Clara Valley Water District board announced a water shortage emergency in a 7-0 vote Wednesday, setting targets to reduce...
Sports Roundup: Hughes, Hankins and Cruz lead Sobrato to 41-6 win over Gilroy
Live Oak HS Football (3-7 overall, 3-3 BVAL Mt. Hamilton Division)
Recent results: Lost 31-7 vs. Christopher
Upcoming games: 7pm Nov. 15 at Piedmont Hills (CCS D4)
NOTES: Props to the Acorns defense, which allowed just six points in the three league wins and nearly produced an...
Foundation sets up disaster relief fund for Maui fire victims
The California Fire Foundation announced Aug. 13 it set up a disaster relief fund to support the people and firefighters impacted by the recent firestorm in Maui, Hawaii.
The California Fire Foundation is assisting Hawaii Fire Fighters Association, IAFF Local 1463, and the community to...
New order: Storefront pick-up is allowed
Santa Clara County health officials, noting “significant” progress in reducing the spread of Covid-19, announced a revised shelter-in-place order that loosens some restrictions beginning May 22.
Under the new order, retail establishments can offer storefront pick-up, and manufacturing, warehousing and logistical operations that support retail...
Libraries to distribute Covid-19 tests, masks
The Santa Clara County Library District, working in coordination with the County of Santa Clara and County Supervisor Joe Simitian, will be offering thousands of free Covid-19 Rapid Antigen Tests to residents.
Outdoor, drive-thru test distributions will take place at the Gilroy Library, 350 West...
Retired SJPD captain and MH resident dies in traffic collision
Randall Schriefer, a Morgan Hill resident and retired San Jose Police captain, was one of five people who died in a July 29 traffic collision in northern California, authorities said.
Also killed in the accident near Red Bluff were an 8-year-old child as well as...
Rivas holds onto District 30 seat
Incumbent Robert Rivas is headed toward a landslide victory in his race for reelection to the California Assembly District 30 seat.