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Morgan Hill Unified School District’s Board of Education unanimously approved more than $5 million in construction costs at its May 29 meeting for the nearly $7 million modernization project at the old Burnett Elementary School site on Tilton Avenue in northwest Morgan Hill.

“Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. And He fasted for forty days and forty nights.”  Mathew 4: 1-2 The recent appearance of actor Mark Wahlberg with his “40 Day Challenge” on NBC’s Today morning...

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With November designated as Veterans and Military Families Month in Santa Clara County, local officials are highlighting new ways for veterans to get help to apply for federal, state and local benefits. “Our veterans have made countless sacrifices for our country. We must make sure...

Morgan Hill officials cut the ribbon Friday on the city’s fourth fire station, an all-electric facility designed to improve emergency response times while advancing environmental goals. The $12 million Butterfield Fire Station will enhance fire protection and emergency medical services for the eastern parts of...

Gilroy Police identified the man killed in a Sept. 8 shootout with an officer as David Lopez, who was a suspect in an Aug. 31 shooting that left a person in critical condition. In a Sept. 10 press release, police released details of the events...

Starting April 24, Hale Avenue will be closed north of Main Avenue to both northbound and southbound traffic due to the construction of a flood control project. The closure will remain effective through Aug. 11, according to the City of Morgan Hill. Staff and contractors...

Eighth-graders at Britton Middle School transformed their gymnasium into a showcase of scientific inquiry Dec. 11, presenting projects ranging from lemon-powered batteries to studies on caffeine’s effects on heart rate. The science fair hosted dozens of student projects along with 30 volunteer judges from local...