School board OKs new grad requirements
It’s a guarantee now: the class of 2017 in Morgan Hill will be University of California and California State University ready.
Crime, behavior experts weigh in on Sierra kidnapping scenarios
Two renowned experts who have spent their entire careers profiling violent, shady criminals and analyzing human behavior say that Sierra LaMar’s likely kidnapper – or kidnappers – probably stalked the missing teen before grabbing her from the street outside her home, and the victim’s personality is the polar opposite of her captor’s - an attribute that could end up saving her life.
Cheating in schools? No way, officials say
Out of 69,000 public schools examined across the nation, both Morgan Hill Unified School District and the Gilroy Unified School District were one of hundreds found to have high concentrations of suspicious test scores that indicate cheating, according to the results of a controversial study conducted and recently published by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC).
A talk from the heart about second chances
Luis Alejo (D-Salinas) made a special appearance at Central High School Friday to speak to students. With about 100 or so students, Mayor Steve Tate, Morgan Hill Unified School District Superintendent Wes Smith and trustees Claudia Rossi and Ron Woolf, the assembly member spoke about his childhood and how he got to the state capitol. He said he was arrested at 16 while attending Watsonville High School and was put on juvenile probation. After another offense his senior year, the school told him with one more problem, he would be expelled.
Former SJ cop D’Arrigo’s sentencing for sex crimes Friday
The sentencing of the former San Jose policer officer from Gilroy who pleaded no contest to two counts of unlawful sexual contact with two teen boys is slated for Friday.
Gavilan accepting applicants for Board of Trustees vacancy
In lieu of an open seat on the Gavilan College Board of Trustees following the death of late trustee Mike Davenport, Gavilan is now soliciting nominations to fill the vacancy.
Police report reveals details of Britton teacher incident
On March 1, Britton Middle School social studies teacher George Karr grabbed his student Jeremy Garcia, 14, by his shirt, and told the student that he hated him.
Parents camp out for kindergarten
If one drove by Nordstrom Elementary at the crack of dawn Wednesday, they might think the school started selling concert tickets for the line that wrapped around the school with people clutching blankets, lawn chairs and tents.
Former SJ cop D’Arrigo pleads no contest to sex crimes
The former San Jose police officer from Gilroy charged with illegal sexual contact with two teen boys pleaded “no contest” to two counts Thursday afternoon.
Through tears, Gavilan board discusses filling vacant seat
The first regular Board of Education meeting at Gavilan College since the death of Mike Davenport was weighted with emotion Tuesday night, when several trustees took a moment to remember their lost colleague before discussing how to fill his shoes.








