Motorist dies in collision after pursuit with CHP
The driver of a Ford Mustang died in a collision with another vehicle after he fled from police in a high-speed pursuit north of Gilroy, according to authorities.
Free Covid-19 testing Nov. 10 at city council building
The City of Morgan Hill and Santa Clara County officials will offer free Covid-19 testing Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the city’s council chambers building located at 17555 Peak Ave.
‘Surging’ virus cases concern Santa Clara County health officials
A sharp uptick in Covid-19 cases over the past week, coupled with the rise of hospitalizations and the upcoming holiday season, have health officials concerned that the county could be headed backward in its fight against the virus.
At a press conference on Nov. 9,...
Laid-off aquarium staffer hired to manage sustainability at Lusamerica
Lusamerica Foods in Morgan Hill, a major seafood wholesaler and distributor along the U.S. West Coast, snatched up Seafood Watch’s ex-Outreach Manager, Peter Adame, to join the crew as the new Communications & Sustainability Manager.
Voter turnout near all-time high in Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County is set to break yet another record this election cycle.
Wetland habitat restored in south Morgan Hill
A stretch of Llagas Creek in south Morgan Hill will soon be thriving with native plants and animals as Valley Water completes the largest wetland restoration project in the agency’s history.
Kennett on his way to Open Space re-election
Incumbent Alex Kennett is well ahead in the vote count for his reelection bid to the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority District 1 Director’s seat.
Former GOP candidate for 30th district convicted of election fraud
Neil Kitchens—a Prunedale resident who ran unsuccessfully against Robert Rivas in the 2018 race for state assembly—pleaded guilty to felony election fraud on election day 2020, according to authorities.
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.
Voters uphold taxes for water, open space, Caltrain
Local tax measures that would fund water and flood protection-related projects, open space preservation and Caltrain are winning handily with early election results tallied so far by election officials.
