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Morgan Hill resident Roger Martarano, a Vietnam veteran who still suffers from multiple combat injuries, was literally speechless when his friends and neighbors unveiled a gift they constructed to make it safer and easier for him to enjoy his radio-controlled airplane hobby. Martarano, a retired...

MH residents earn academic honors Morgan Hill residents Julie Diaz, Isabella Corona and Rubyjon Lorono were named to the fall 2023 dean’s list at California State University, Stanislaus.  Nelson inducted into honor society Catherine Nelson, of Morgan Hill, was inducted to the Honor Society of Phi Kappa...

Morgan Hill Police arrested a juvenile who is accused of vandalizing dozens of vehicles and other private property with spray paint.

Morgan Hill Unified School District’s Board of Trustees will operate with six members until the Nov. 6 election, after unanimously agreeing to leave it up to the voters to decide Board President Tom Arnett’s replacement.

With 100% of precinct ballots counted, Santa Clara County voters on Nov. 4 overwhelmingly supported adding 0.625% to the county sales tax rate for five years. As of 10am, the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters office reported 200,430 YES votes and 152,850 NO votes,...

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Mountain lions have been seen recently around East Dunne Avenue and the Jackson Oaks neighborhoods, and public safety authorities are cautioning residents and pet owners about the potentially dangerous animals. “Mountain lions are important members of the natural community,” says a Sept. 20 social media...

Ann Sobrato High School junior Austin Gonzales, 16, found a daring and creative way to ask his girlfriend to this year’s Junior Prom. Gonzales, who has been taking pilot lessons out of San Martin Airport for about two years, brought his girlfriend, junior Aiden Lachance, on an April 22 flight lesson. Little did she know, earlier that same day, Gonzales and his parents used 100 traffic cones to spell out “Prom?” on the Sobrato football field. Along with his instructor, Gonzales flew Lachance over Santa Cruz and Anderson Dam before reaching Sobrato HS in north Morgan Hill at about 2pm, at which time he told her to look down and see the message he left for her. Lachance said, “Yes.” The two will be going together to the Junior Prom, which is being held May 19 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.

Two new laws taking effect Jan. 1 could affect safety on California’s roads. Cameras at intersections across California already flag drivers who run red lights. Under one law, six cities can begin a pilot program to catch and fine speeding drivers with cameras, with hopes...

Gavilan College will host its annual “Ready, Set, Enroll” event on Aug. 1 to help new and returning students complete enrollment and prepare for the fall 2026 semester. The free event will take place from 9am-2pm at the college's Gilroy and Hollister campuses. The Gilroy...