New name, new identity for former Burnett site
The Morgan Hill Unified School District’s defunct school site at 85 Tilton Ave. - formerly the Burnett Elementary campus - will have new occupants for the start of the 2013-14 school year and, before the end of August, a new facility name.
Religion: Hijrah—To start anew and carry on the message
On Friday, July 29, Muslims began the New Year of 1444 with the month of Muharram.
Prophet Muhammad’s migration to Medinah from Mecca (the hijrah) was such a pivotal event for Muslims that the second Caliph Omar decided that it should mark the beginning of...
Voter turnout near all-time high in Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County is set to break yet another record this election cycle.
Bike Month starts May 1
Avid cyclists, commuters, cycling hobbyists, transportation planners, environmentalists and health advocates are getting ready to celebrate Bike Month in May, which features a variety of local organized events to promote two-wheeled pedal power.
Local events center around national Bike to Work Day and the Bay...
Murder suspect charged in Superior Court
Dane Cleeton was charged today with murder and attempted murder in relation to a June 21 stabbing that left his mother dead and his father severely injured, according to authorities.
Overdose deaths in U.S. reached record high as pandemic spread
Americans died of drug overdoses in record numbers as the pandemic spread across the country, federal researchers reported Wednesday, the result of lost access to treatment, rising mental health problems and wider availability of dangerously potent new street drugs.
In the 12-month period that ended...
Live Oak boys basketball team wins first league title in 33 years
When the Live Oak High boys basketball team fell short in its quest to win a league championship last season, standout J.T. Carvalho thought it had wasted its best opportunity to make some history.
“I remember last year how bad it hurt to lose at...
Politicos attack Santa Clara County redistricting map
As Santa Clara County lawmakers prepare to approve new political boundaries, some local politicians are raising complaints about the process.
The Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 earlier this month to advance a proposal for redistricting the county's five political boundaries, choosing the so-called Yellow Map...
Morgan Hill man charged with hate crime for March 7 incident
A Morgan Hill man has been charged with a hate crime in relation to a March 7 incident where the suspect targeted South County residents who were leaving a Muslim prayer service, according to authorities.
The Morgan Hill Police Department announced this week that the...
