Marchers protest detention center in Gilroy
Several hundred protesters marched in Gilroy on Sunday to voice their disapproval of a federal plan to build an immigration detention facility on agricultural land just outside the city limits.
Community organizers and residents gathered June 14 at Arroyo Circle near Gilman Road at Highway...
Two dead, three injured in Hollister shooting
Two people died and three others were sent to the hospital with injuries as a result of a shooting that was possibly gang-related March 26 in Hollister, according to authorities.
Hollister Police identified the deceased victims as Jaime Jesus Gomez, 23, and Daniel Eli Gonzalez,...
Religion: Charitable work of religious organizations
My congregation was recently awarded a Top Giving certificate for our collections toward disaster relief during 2023, particularly for the people of Maui after the horrible fire that destroyed so many homes and disrupted people’s lives last August. The award was presented by Lutheran Disaster...
Lights on in Morgan Hill
The City of Morgan Hill’s holiday tree was lit brightly on Dec. 7, when the local Kiwanis Club and members of the community celebrated the beginning of the winter holiday season with a slate of festivities in the downtown neighborhood. The tree is located...
Animal cruelty suspect back in court July 29
Ava Geddes, who is accused of felony animal abuse in Morgan Hill, will return to court later this month in an ongoing effort to resolve the case before a jury trial is required.
Geddes appeared in court in San Jose on July 8. Santa Clara...
Local Scene: Morgan Hill students earn academic honors
Morgan Hill student named to dean’s list
Tanmay Patwardhan, a junior at University of Minnesota Twin Cities and a Morgan Hill resident, was named to the university’s dean’s list for the fall 2023 semester. Patwardhan is a student of the College of Science and Engineering.
To...
Two UNFI employees return to work after Covid-19 recovery
Two employees at United Natural Foods’ Gilroy distribution center that tested positive for Covid-19 have recovered and returned to work, the company confirmed.
Council approves expansion of police camera network
The Morgan Hill Police Department is asking the public for input on where the city should install new fixed automated license plate reading cameras on roadways throughout town.
MHPD Capt. Mario Ramirez said at a recent city council meeting that police officials prefer to install...
Virtual options increase access to veterans’ services
With November designated as Veterans and Military Families Month in Santa Clara County, local officials are highlighting new ways for veterans to get help to apply for federal, state and local benefits.
“Our veterans have made countless sacrifices for our country. We must make sure...
Valley Water to expand creek cleanup program
On Aug. 22, the Valley Water Board of Directors allocated additional resources to support greater service and coordination toward cleaning up trash, debris and hazardous pollutants produced by encampments along waterways in Santa Clara County.
The board approved two new staff positions, adding to Valley...

















