Wildfire smoke blankets Bay Area
Smoke from a series of large wildfires burning in Northern California and Oregon is riding steady northerly winds into the Bay Area, lowering air quality to unhealthy levels in much of the region.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District issued a Spare the Air...
Study focuses on contributions of Santa Clara County’s immigrants
A new study on the impacts of immigrants on Santa Clara County—released Sept. 14 during National Welcoming Week for new Americans—revealed the depth of economic contributions made by this population, which accounts for two out of every five people living in the county.
The report...
Study focuses on contributions of Santa Clara County’s immigrants
A new study on the impacts of immigrants on Santa Clara County—released Sept. 14 during National Welcoming Week for new Americans—revealed the depth of economic contributions made by this population, which accounts for two out of every five people living in the county.
The report...
San Jose shooting suspects arrested in Morgan Hill
San Jose police said Sept. 17 they arrested two people they think are responsible for shooting and killing a juvenile and wounding a man in July.
Police said they arrested 19-year-old Rodolfo Stagi of San Jose and a juvenile on Aug. 25 in Morgan Hill.
At...
Caltrain expands South County service
Caltrain has added a fourth train from South County to San Francisco on the weekdays, following a survey earlier this summer that found commuters wanted more options to ditch their vehicles.
The new service times begin Sept. 25.
The trains will depart from the Gilroy Transit...
Young cast prepares for ‘Moana Jr.’ in Morgan Hill
South Valley Civic Theatre is kicking off its new season with “Moana Jr.,” a coming-of-age story featuring an all-youth cast that discovers the value of family and friendships.
Disney’s “Moana Jr.” follows Moana, a teenage girl who sets sail across the Pacific Ocean to save...
Santa Clara County Farm Bureau to present awards at barbecue
The Santa Clara County Farm Bureau has selected the recipients of two annual awards that will be presented at its Family BBQ on Sept. 17 from 12:30-4:30pm at Kirigin Cellars in Gilroy.
The 2023 George Chiala Farmer of the Year award will be presented to...
Local Scene: Academic honors; farm bureau awards; emergency prep
Local honored at Southern New Hampshire University
Kendra Stewart of Morgan Hill was named to the Summer 2023 President's List Southern New Hampshire University.
Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the...
Religion: Becoming the best version of ourselves
If you were told to repent the day before you die, when should you start repenting? Right now!
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur (10 days apart) are the Jewish High Holy Days. Observance includes communal prayer, food (such as apples dipped in honey for a...
