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New homes are for sale in the north Morgan Hill Jasper residential community, located on Monterey Road near the intersection of Old Monterey Road. The 101-unit townhome project, pictured above, is developed by San Ramon-based Trumark Homes. The project features four “unique three-story floor plans”...

Cipriano Echezarreta, a graduate of the Gavilan College Class of 2024 who will transfer to UC Santa Cruz in the fall, was awarded the prestigious Karl S. Pister Leadership Opportunity Scholarship.  Echezarreta, a resident of San Juan Bautista, is an environmental science major whose career...

A Morgan Hill man is suspected of killing a woman during a confrontation at a local hotel Dec. 22, according to police. The Morgan Hill Police Department reported that officers arrested William Sutherland, 42, on suspicion of murder after gathering evidence at the scene of...

The Live Oak Emerald Regime marching band in recent weeks has continued its winning tradition—with substantial help from fundraisers and private donations.  The marching band swept first place in all categories at the Hollister Scarlet Regiment Tournament of Bands on Oct. 28. Specifically, the Live...

Middle school students from Mount Madonna School were able to spread some holiday cheer for local residents on Dec. 13 by singing a free holiday concert at the Morgan Hill Senior Center. The students sang a selection of holiday carols and handed out cookies...

More than 200 people in more than 50 vehicles celebrated Hanukkah at the Dec. 13 drive-in celebration and Menorah lighting hosted by Chabad South County Jewish Center.

California public health officials updated the state's guidance for places of worship and cultural ceremonies Monday, removing capacity limits for both indoor and outdoor gatherings.  Since unveiling the tiered Covid-19 reopening system late last August, the state has faced pushback from religious groups and advocates...

Dr. Manuel “Chip” Carin had been planning his bi-annual trip to South America as he usually does just shortly after the start of 2020. The 57-year old Morgan Hill native was close to deciding where he wanted to go but those plans were quickly destroyed...

An 18-year-old passenger died in a vehicle crash on San Justo Road in San Benito County Jan. 29, according to authorities.  About 5:03pm Jan. 29, the driver of a vehicle lost control of the car while traveling east on San Justo Road, east of San...

A Santa Clara County commission will hold a hearing on May 7 to receive written protests regarding a proposal to dissolve the South Santa Clara County Fire Protection District.  The protest hearing, conducted by the Local Agency Formation Commission of Santa Clara County (LAFCO), will...