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June 15, 2026

Religion: The art of sending authentic well-wishes

One of the cherished global traditions during the New Year is sending heartfelt well-wishes and good thoughts to elders and familiar friends. These greetings can be delivered through cards or various social media platforms.  However, to truly share happiness with others, our minds must first...

Sobrato upends Live Oak to win El Toro Bowl

Sobrato football head coach Joel Rueda, a Bulldog alum, remembers the date well. The last time his school beat city rival Live Oak: Sept. 25, 2009. “Having not won that game in 15 years, it’s a pretty big deal,” Rueda said. “It’s weighed heavily on...

Gavilan College football team looks to buck history

From a numbers standpoint, Covid was not kind to the Gavilan College football team. Rams coach John Lango said the team lost several players from March 2020 to now, putting Gavilan’s roster number at 44 through the end of July. However, Lango expects the...

Guest View: State, Congress should act now to protect youth online

It’s heartbreaking that in today’s world, every time a child picks up a phone or tablet, parents feel a wave of panic. Not long ago, electronic devices were simple tools for curiosity and creativity.  Kids played 2048, battled friends on slither.io, filled their camera rolls...

Santa Clara County, Attorney General file lawsuit to block ICE facility in Gilroy

California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Santa Clara County Counsel Tony LoPresti filed a lawsuit seeking to halt construction of a proposed Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility on agricultural land near Gilroy, arguing the project violates multiple state and federal laws. The lawsuit, filed June...

Religion: Gratitude as a lifeline 

Growing up, I treated being grateful like a chore. You know the drill: “Remember to thank the host.”
 “Thank your brother for sharing that toy.”
 “Did you write a note for all the presents people gave you?” It always felt a lot like being told to clean...

Live Oak baseball team routs Sobrato

Less than 24 hours after a riveting one-run win over Willow Glen in 11 innings, the Live Oak baseball team wasn’t in the mood to go extra innings again. So on Friday, they made sure to end things early. Displaying superiority in every phase...

BookSmart invites community to celebrate 30th anniversary

In the heart of Morgan Hill, BookSmart has long been more than just a bookstore—it has been a cherished meeting place, a learning hub  and a cornerstone for locals of all ages.  This month, the independent bookstore is inviting the community to celebrate its 30th...

Letter: More pie in the sky?

While a student, high school, SJSU & Santa Clara Law, I worked at SPRR and UPRR, and anyone studying for a career in railroads, take heed: Viable careers in railroads may be at one of the Class Ones, or a member of the American...

Firefighters make headway on Crews Fire

Firefighters made significant progress on the Crews Fire that is burning north of Gilroy, CalFire officials reported July 8. The Crews Fire in Gilroy had burned about 5,400 acres of vegetation—as well as one home—and was 60 percent contained as of July 8, according to...

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