MHUSD board votes against placing bond measure on November ballot
A Morgan Hill Unified School District bond measure that would have asked voters to authorize $335 million for school facility improvements fell short of the required two-thirds majority at the May 28 board meeting.
Following discussion and public comment, three trustees voted yes but three...
State requires vaccination or testing for healthcare workers
State officials announced Monday that healthcare workers and state employees will now be required to get vaccinated against Covid-19 or get tested regularly if they cannot verify their vaccination status.
The requirement, which officials underscored is not a pure vaccination mandate, will take effect Aug....
Former 30th District Assembly GOP candidate charged with election fraud
Neil Kitchens, a Republican candidate who ran an unsuccessful campaign for the 30th District State Assembly seat in 2018, has been charged with five counts of election fraud.
Kitchens pleaded not guilty at an arraignment June 27 in Monterey County Superior Court, according to court...
Suspect arrested after high-speed chase, lengthy standoff in Gilroy
Police arrested a man following a three-hour standoff that began after he led officers on a high-speed chase through Gilroy before crashing in San Martin on June 21.
According to Gilroy Police, at about 6:40pm, officers responded to the 7700 block of Fennel Place in...
Student of the Week: Carlos Amaya Rountree
Meet Jose Carlos Amaya Rountree, a 17-year-old senior at Live Oak High School and the Times' "Student of the Week."
State to make Covid-19 vaccine available to all adults starting April 15
California will open Covid-19 vaccine access to all residents age 16 and up starting on April 15 based on expected increases in the supply of vaccine doses, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday.
Vaccine doses will first become available statewide to residents age 50 and over...
Incumbents retain solid leads as ballot counting continues
Updated vote tallies from the June 2 California statewide direct primary show incumbent candidates still holding decisive advantages in Santa Clara County races, with results from the county registrar's office as of 5pm June 8 continuing to reflect strong performances across the board.
Reported turnout...
Masten Station goes green with solar power
Santa Clara County firefighters and public officials from throughout South County last week celebrated an upgraded solar energy system at a key local station that will save money and better equip the first responders when dealing with their own emergencies.
More than 80 people attended...
