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June 19, 2026

Mountain lion suspected in east Morgan Hill deer death

Public safety authorities are alerting residents after a Morgan Hill resident recently reported a deer that had apparently been killed by a mountain lion in his driveway. While mountain lions are “frequently spotted in the east and west foothills of Morgan Hill,” they are highly...

Local dentist launches donation drive to battle Covid surge in India

In 2020, a South County dentist launched a donation drive of medical machines to help battle a shortage of ventilators in the Covid-19 fight. Now, Dr. Kusum Atraya is joining volunteers from around the globe to help India, which is undergoing a deadly wave of...

Around Town: Church needs help with major repairs

The Morgan Hill United Methodist Church is in need of some help. The roof of the 132-year old church was replaced in 2023, but now it needs exterior paint and lead remediation, which can be costly. According to volunteers, they have a lot of...

‘Beauty’ shines through in latest SVCT show

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It’s safe to say that Nicole Yarbrough knows more about “Beauty and the Beast” than the average person. The Livermore resident will star as Belle, one of the leads in South Valley Civic Theatre’s upcoming performance of the classic Disney tale. Turns out, this will...

Sobrato, Live Oak wrestlers excel in Blossom Valley League Finals

The Sobrato High and Live Oak High wrestling teams represented themselves well in the Blossom Valley League Finals Feb. 11-12 at Overfelt High.  Despite having only eight out of a possible 14 wrestlers competing, Sobrato gave perennial power Evergreen Valley a scare. The Bulldogs finished...

State grants Open Space Authority $1.2M for Coyote Valley preservation plan

The Board of the State Coastal Conservancy recently authorized funding totaling $84 million for projects throughout California to protect and restore coastal lands, increase coastal resilience to climate change, improve public access to the coast and reduce the impact of wildfire on coastal lands.  Locally,...

Highway interchange construction is under way

Crews are pictured June 13 moving dirt on the west side of the interchange of Highway 101 and State Route 25 in south Gilroy. Construction began earlier this month on the long planned new interchange project, which is designed to ease congestion, improve safety...

Gilroy man arrested for Morgan Hill shooting

Police arrested a 28-year-old Gilroy resident who shot and injured a teen in Morgan Hill early in the morning Sept. 13, authorities said.  About 12:13am, Morgan Hill Police responded to the 100 block of Ciolino Avenue after receiving multiple reports of shots fired in the...

2020 county assessment roll culminates decade of growth

Santa Clara County’s just-released assessment roll likely marks the apex of a continuous decade of prosperity—the longest economic boom in history.

Religion: A time of review, a time of renewal

The end of the year usually brings with it a sense of reflection and evaluation. This year has been more challenging, as we experienced the difficulties of a global uncertainty. Many have struggled with anxiety, fear, loneliness and loss in many ways. Consider the start...

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