SJ fire captain, a Gilroy resident, charged with stealing narcotics
Authorities this week charged Mark Moalem, a San Jose fire captain and Gilroy resident, with crimes related to the theft of narcotic painkillers and sedatives from the San Jose Fire Department.
Moalem, 45, allegedly stole controlled medications, including morphine, that are typically used by paramedics...
Police investigate Gilroy collision that ended in death of pedestrian
Gilroy Police investigators are looking for video footage or witnesses related to a fatal collision that resulted in the death of a man the night of July 15.
Just before 8pm, Gilroy patrol officers and firefighters responded to reports of a person down near Santa...
Local Scene: Live above the influence at Oct. 11 resource fair in Morgan Hill
The 19th annual Living Above the Influence Community Resource Fair will take place 12-4:30pm Oct. 11 at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center Amphitheater, 17000 Monterey Road.
This year’s theme is “From Shadows to Sunshine—Embracing a Brighter Future.” The theme was chosen to remind...
Gavilan alum takes flight in aerospace engineering
When Esthefani Montelon enrolled in Gavilan College’s Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) program in fall 2019, she had no idea she was embarking on a journey that would lead to aerospace engineering internships at NASA and Pratt & Whitney.
“I wanted to do something with my...
County officials warn of ‘critical’ federal healthcare cuts at townhall
Santa Clara County officials and partnering nonprofits convened an emergency townhall meeting in South County Friday to warn residents about potential impacts from recently passed federal legislation that could slash healthcare funding and force difficult choices for local services.
The meeting at the Valley Health...
Two arrested for gang-related assault in downtown Gilroy
Police arrested two Gilroy men this week who are accused of taking part in a gang-related assault in the city’s downtown more than a year ago.
In December 2023, three victims were violently attacked by a group of males in what investigators determined was a...
Morgan Hill raises the Pride Flag
City officials and community leaders gathered to raise the Progress Pride flag at Morgan Hill’s Civic Center Plaza June 13, with speakers emphasizing hope and resilience amid what they described as a challenging political climate for LGBTQ+ rights.
The ceremony, emceed by Morgan Hill Human...
Religion: Is Jesus my imaginary friend?
Are we making it all up?
My three-year-old has an imaginary friend. They play, laugh and explore together. But that’s not what’s supposed to happen in our faith traditions—right? Too often, my childhood picture of Jesus behaved more like an imaginary friend than the risen...
Cal Fire suspends burn permits in Santa Clara County
Due to the increasing fire danger, Cal Fire is suspending all burn permits for outdoor residential burning within the State Responsibility Area of Santa Clara, Alameda, Contra Costa and the western portions of Stanislaus and San Joaquin counties, says a press release from the...
Native heritage comes alive
Families gathered at Chitactac Adams Heritage County Park on Watsonville Road Sept. 13 for a day of cultural education and hands-on activities celebrating the rich heritage of the Amah Mutsun people during the park’s free Family Day event.
The event featured guided tours led by...
