Rivas re-elected as Assembly Speaker
Robert Rivas, who represents 29th California district, was re-elected this week as Speaker of the California State Assembly.
Rivas, of Hollister, now begins his second year as Assembly Speaker following a unanimous vote by his Democratic colleagues on Dec. 2.
“I am filled with great pride...
State officials propose penalties for gas price gouging
Gov. Gavin Newsom and state Sen. Nancy Skinner announced a proposal Dec. 5 to penalize oil companies in an effort to deter gas price gouging.
The proposal would make it illegal for oil companies to charge excessive refining margins—the price difference between the cost of...
Watsonville homicide suspect arrested at Gilroy motel
A man wanted for reportedly killing his brother in Watsonville was arrested at a Gilroy motel Thursday.
Francisco Diaz, 55, was pronounced dead at the scene of a family disturbance on the 100 block of Delaney Avenue in the outskirts of Watsonville late Tuesday night.
The...
Religion: Love, peace and joy
I enjoy early morning walks and bike rides. Aside from the exercise, I enjoy the time spent in nature and the renewal and clarity it provides. At the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, I began to notice kindness rocks (painted rocks with inspirational messages)...
New MHUSD trustees to tackle variety of issues at Dec. 13 meeting
Three new board members will be officially sworn in prior to what is a full docket of education-related matters on tap for the Dec. 13 school board meeting.
Religion: The dream is still alive in us
Coming from another country I found it difficult to understand the problems of racism as it had been experienced in the United States in the past. Despite apparent advances and significant changes in recent decades, the reality of racism remains. And this is difficult...
Morgan Hill native grows activewear brand
As a personal trainer in Morgan Hill, Emma Vollrath has heard countless women describe their image of themselves, many struggling with their confidence.
Vollrath, a Morgan Hill native, said she has always wanted to help other women both mentally and physically, after having gone through...
Teachers to host ‘Day of Action’ for local families Jan. 19
The local teachers union will host a “Day of Action” community gathering from 3 to 6 p.m. Jan. 19 at PA Walsh Elementary School, where they have assembled many organizations and agencies to help quell fears and assist families who feel threatened by the political climate on immigration.
