Religion: Praying for the dead
July 28 used to be one of my favorite days of the year. On the Roman Catholic calendar, it is the feast day of a minor saint, Pope Saint Victor I, who was martyred by the Romans around the year 199 AD. Pope Victor...
Unemployment is high. Why are businesses struggling to hire?
There are two distinct, and completely opposite, ways of looking at the American job market.
One would be to consult the data tables produced every month by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which suggest a plentiful supply of would-be workers. The unemployment rate is 6%,...
Sobrato High wrestling sets program record with four CCS title winners
Sobrato High wrestling standouts Aden and Nyla Valencia virtually do everything together when it comes to getting prepared during the long season.
From training sessions on the mat to getting in a grueling workout in the weight room, they’re in the same building no matter...
Live Oak boys basketball team wins first league title in 33 years
When the Live Oak High boys basketball team fell short in its quest to win a league championship last season, standout J.T. Carvalho thought it had wasted its best opportunity to make some history.
“I remember last year how bad it hurt to lose at...
Teen arrested for vandalizing dozens of cars
Morgan Hill Police arrested a juvenile who is accused of vandalizing dozens of vehicles and other private property with spray paint.
Local graduates set to meet mounting challenges
Their teachers, principals and district administrators are confident the graduating teens can meet the tasks ahead and leave an encouraging mark on the world.
Covid-19: By the numbers
Santa Clara County health officials reported 259 new cases of Covid-19 on July 30, bringing the total to 9,612 positive cases since the pandemic began.
Two die in unrelated traffic accidents in South County
Authorities are investigating two fatal traffic accidents that occurred in the Morgan Hill and Gilroy areas June 19.
A 27-year-old San Jose woman died in a single-vehicle accident about 1:15am June 19 in Gilroy, according to a press release from the California Highway Patrol. The...
Unofficial results: Morgan Hill elects new mayor, school board members
Early, unofficial results in local races on the Nov. 8 election ballot show Morgan Hill has elected a new mayor, as Mark Turner leads the three-candidate field with almost all of the votes counted, according to the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters Office.Â
In...
Hayward man dies in Condit Road collision
A Hayward man died in a head-on traffic collision in Morgan Hill Sunday night, according to police.
