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April 29, 2026

Hernandez and Bustamante excel, move on to four-year colleges

Athletic teams at local junior colleges Gavilan and Hartnell are often mostly populated by student-athletes from a cross-section of local high schools. The JCs provide a continuing avenue for education and athletics for many, and a large number look to move on to four-year...

Local Scene: Academic honors; youth film contest

Locals named to Dean's List at Biola University Three Morgan Hill residents were among nearly 1,800 students named to the Biola University Dean's List in Fall 2021.  The local students are: • Kelsey Orlando, majoring in Psychology • Hannah Ruffner, majoring in Bible, Theology, and Ministry • Gabrielle Stieg,...

Convicted pimp sentenced to 104 years for trafficking Gilroy woman

A Watsonville man was sentenced to 104 years in prison Tuesday after being convicted of pimping, trafficking and abusing a Gilroy woman over a period of several years, according to authorities.

Leadership Morgan Hill class restores community treasures

Each year, the Leadership Morgan Hill program challenges its annual class of burgeoning community leaders with the task of brainstorming, planning and executing a project that will improve the local community in a concrete and lasting way. This year’s Class of 2025 looked at...

Gavilan College selects new leader

Pedro Avila gavilan college superintendent president
Gavilan College has selected its new superintendent-president.  Pedro Avila comes from Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC), where he serves as Vice President of Student Services. College officials are negotiating Avila’s contract, and the college will place the employment agreement on the agenda for public review and...

Letters to the editor: Back to the watercooler

Back to the watercooler Of the things we have lost that were a part of the lives we used to live—those things that when we think about them and wonder, “Why don’t/can’t I do that anymore?”—of all those things, some might never return.   The ubiquitous firm...

Live Oak boys volleyball rises from the depths to the heights

After the Covid-19 pandemic, the Live Oak boys volleyball program restarted but had minimal success on the court. In the spring of 2022, the Acorns were just 1-11 overall, 1-8 in league. The next two years brought some progress but now the Acorns have really...

Letters: Forest management, Tech Center, salon closure

We want a future where we can grow responsibly, attract strong talent, and provide a safe and affordable community to our employees.

Science writers answer questions about SCU, CZU fires

Last summer’s wildfires had Silicon Valley glued to its screens to track multiple blazes as they encroached from different directions.

Man accused of killing, dismembering woman in Gilroy

Human remains found in Gilroy recently have been confirmed to be that of a 33-year-old woman who went missing in late July and her ex-boyfriend has been arrested on suspicion of killing her, police said Oct. 4. Ivan Alfaro Escobedo allegedly cut Alyssa Salazar’s body...

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