County supes approve multi-faceted approach to fentanyl crisis
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved amping up services and resources to combat the fentanyl crisis with money from opioid lawsuit settlements and other grants.
San Jose has been dubbed a “fentanyl hub,” and Supervisor Cindy Chavez established the county’s...
County declares local drought emergency
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors became the most recent South Bay agency to take action on shrinking water supplies, as the body on June 22 declared a local emergency due to extreme drought conditions.
“As Californians, we all know how precious water is....
Britton’s beloved science teacher, pioneer passes away
Britton Middle School science teacher George Flores, an inspirational educator and pioneer who allowed local kids the ability to explore far away places they may never have reached, passed away in the early morning hours June 20 at Hospice of Stanford Hospital, according to district staff.
Sheriff’s bomb squad detonates items found at San Martin home
Authorities are investigating a Sept. 5 emergency incident in San Martin where hazardous materials were found at a residence, prompting the sheriff’s bomb squad to conduct a controlled explosion near Rucker Elementary School.
Firefighters and emergency medical personnel responded to a report of a medical...
Morgan Hill indigenous leader challenges Lofgren
Longtime congresswoman Zoe Lofgren is locked in a contentious battle with Muwekma Ohlone tribal leader Charlene Nijmeh and former San Benito County Supervisor Peter Hernandez that will be decided in November, when the two highest primary vote getters face off.
The normally routine business of...
Local Scene: Sandbags, warming centers, emergency declarations
Sandbags
There are two sandbag stations in Morgan Hill, with supplies for residents who desire to protect their homes or property during inclement weather. One is near the El Toro Fire Station, at the intersection of Old Monterey and Monterey Roads, and the other is...
Road closures announced due to Highway 101/State Route 25 interchange construction
Starting later this month, commuters and other motorists navigating U.S. 101 through Gilroy will see permanent road closures due to construction on the freeway’s interchange with State Route 25, according to the Valley Transportation Authority.
Starting April 16, access to U.S. 101 from Castro Valley...
Candidates file early paperwork for Morgan Hill mayor, city council election
The 2022 election season for City of Morgan Hill offices is already underway, as two local residents have already declared their candidacy for seats on the city council.
Among the races scheduled for the Nov. 8, 2022 ballot are Morgan Hill Mayor, City Council District...
