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Monica Garcia can be frequently found along the Pajaro River watershed, chucking tires, concrete, beer bottles and other trash out of the habitat and transporting it to where it belongs: the landfill. She does it all from the seat of her motorized wheelchair, and in...

A third annual Cinco de Mayo fiesta of sorts for Morgan Hill and Gilroy students with special needs was hosted by teachers from both programs May 4 at Christmas Hill Park in Gilroy.

As soon as U.S. public health authorities approved a common Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11 on Nov. 2, local school officials and healthcare providers began scheduling clinics in Santa Clara County. At two of those clinics in South County this past weekend, volunteers and...

A new study on the impacts of immigrants on Santa Clara County—released Sept. 14 during National Welcoming Week for new Americans—revealed the depth of economic contributions made by this population, which accounts for two out of every five people living in the county.  The report...

Oregon-based Pinnacle recently leased a space in the new Butterfield 5 Tech Park on the 18200 block of Butterfield Boulevard in Morgan Hill.  The company is the first to occupy a portion of the Butterfield 5 site, which was built by Trammell Crow Company in...

When South Valley Civic Theatre’s “Beauty and the Beast” ended its run on July 16, it began a meticulous process that many theater-goers don’t see. The sets, costumes and numerous props are loaded up into boxes and transported from the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse to...

The Valley Transportation Authority will increase the frequency of seven key bus routes—including the 68 line that makes dozens of stops in South County—as of Feb. 8.

What inspires you?Both of my parents have been my inspirations. They’ve shown me that with hard work and dedication I can accomplish what I propose to myself; that giving up shouldn’t be an option because even though they are deaf, they didn’t give up. They found a way to get over their struggles and overcome their obstacles. I admire everything they do for me and my siblings, in order for us to achieve our goals.What is your favorite subject in school, and why?My favorite subject at school at the moment is Economics. It has led me to learn so much more about our world and economy on how everything financially functions.If you had the power to change one thing in the world, what would it be?There are a couple things I would like to change in the world. I would make sure there’s equality, no discrimination, for everyone to treat each other kindly and for immigrants to have an opportunity to stay in the U.S.If you could go anywhere, where would you go?I would say Europe. As well, I would love to travel to anywhere in the world and learn about that certain place and its culture.Name one big challenge in your life right now:Trying to balance my academic life and personal life.What do you want to do after high school?Go to college and pursue a higher education.What is your dream job?I don’t have a specific dream job. But I would love to help my community and those in need. Helping others has always been a part of me that I love doing. As well, I would love to have a job where I can travel, meet new people and continue learning from others.Something that makes you smile?Making others smile.What are your three favorite things?Spending time with my family, going on adventures, and sleeping.Favorite book:“The Hunger Games” series by Suzanne Collins.Top three most played songs on your iTunes or iPod:—“Hero” by Enrique Iglesias—“Tenerte” by Luis Coronel—“Si tal Vez” by OV7

The California Highway Patrol and Cal Fire were on the scene of a truck fire on southbound U.S. Highway 101, just south of the Cochrane Road exit Monday afternoon.  Reports of a truck carrying propane that caught fire came in at approximately 1:24pm July 1,...