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Transportation planners are preparing to begin an environmental study for a project that will extend Santa Teresa Boulevard to the intersection of Highways 101 and 25 in Gilroy, and are asking the public and stakeholders to offer their input.  The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority...

Police have identified a third victim of Gilroy resident Anthony Joseph Ramon, who is accused of sexually assaulting children who attended a YMCA summer camp in Morgan Hill. The Morgan Hill Police Department announced last week that Ramon, 25, was arrested and charged again on...

Gavilan College’s Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) Program celebrated a major milestone during its 10th Annual MESA Graduation and Transfer Banquet held on May 8 at Hecker Pass Winery.  The event honored graduating and transferring MESA students for their academic achievements, leadership and commitment to...

The FBI is helping local authorities to investigate a July 25 shooting in Morgan Hill that resulted in the death of one victim and injuries to six others, the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office announced this week. The federal office is offering a reward...

Valley Water’s Board of Directors last week announced it has awarded a $1.88 billion to rebuild Anderson Dam east of Morgan Hill.  The contract for the Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project, to begin in early 2027, was awarded to Flatiron Dragados Sukut ADSRP Joint Venture...

The last week or two in July can mean a number of things. For children, summer vacation is starting to wrap up and thoughts start turning to the coming school year. This is also the time for the Gilroy Garlic Festival.   But if you live...

The Gilroy Garlic Festival drew more than 12,000 people over the three-day event, organizers said, as the festival pushes toward its 50th anniversary in 2028 following its return in 2025 after a yearslong hiatus. The volunteer-run festival, held July 24-26 at the Hecker Pass Outdoor...

The Gilroy Garlic Festival drew more than 12,000 people over the three-day event, organizers said, as the festival pushes toward its 50th anniversary in 2028 following its return in 2025 after a yearslong hiatus. The volunteer-run festival, held July 24-26 at the Hecker Pass Outdoor...

Nearly 400 people attended Outride Day at Specialized Bicycle Components’ headquarters in Morgan Hill on July 21. The event brought together researchers, educators, community leaders, families, and cyclists to explore the connection between cycling, brain health and well-being. The day’s program featured the Outride Summit,...

A growing field of candidates has filed paperwork or announced plans to run for Morgan Hill’s mayor, City Council and school board seats, according to election officials. Incumbent Mayor Mark Turner has confirmed he is running for reelection. He faces a challenge from Kristopher Clayton,...