Religion: Hijrah—To start anew and carry on the message
On Friday, July 29, Muslims began the New Year of 1444 with the month of Muharram.
Prophet Muhammad’s migration to Medinah from Mecca (the hijrah) was such a pivotal event for Muslims that the second Caliph Omar decided that it should mark the beginning of...
SM Gwinn’s Robledo to be honored at County’s teacher recognition celebration
Lourdes Robledo, a second-grade teacher at San Martin Gwinn Elementary School in San Martin, will be one of 31 teachers honored by the Santa Clara County Office of Education Sept. 26 at the 44th annual Teacher Recognition Celebration at the Heritage Theatre in Campbell.
Religion: A prophet for our time
The Interfaith Clergy Alliance of South County, whose members provide these articles each week, includes Jews, Christians, Muslims and Buddhists. All but the Buddhist share a common scriptural text, what Christians call the Old Testament and what Jews call the Tanakh.
In this, they are...
COVID-19: Local schools closed for three weeks
The new restrictions include the closure of all schools in Santa Clara County for at least three weeks, starting Monday, March 16. This order applies to all schools in the Morgan Hill and Gilroy Unified School Districts.
Board president peppered with emails calling for resignation
Daily emails demanding his resignation are what Morgan Hill Unified School District Board of Education President Bob Benevento endured over a period of several months as a pair of recall community activists tried to pressure him into stepping down from the dais.
Local Scene: Blood donors needed
Local blood donors needed to battle shortage
The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood or platelets in the coming weeks.
As a result of low blood donor turnout in recent months, the Red Cross is heading into the holidays with its lowest blood...
A sip of history
Fortino Winery, likely one of the most familiar Santa Clara Valley wineries to local people, reflects the history of winemaking in a region famed for the craft.
Premium wine has been made in the Santa Clara Valley longer than anywhere else in California. Part of...
Police blotter: Theft, recklessness, burglary
Petty theft
A female suspect is accused of repeatedly stealing and causing disturbances at Dollar Tree, located at Monterey Road and West Dunne Avenue. The latest shoplifting incident was reported 11:42am April 23.
Parking violation
Police towed two vehicles the morning of April 24 from the parking...
