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Derek is a 6-month-old cat who is very sweet, playful and good with other cats. He has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since August and would love to find a forever home. Call (408) 686-3900.

Contact Phone: (408) 842-8118

The Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce was thrilled to attend the ribbon-cutting for Anytime Fitness, 795 Cochrane Road, Suite 140 in Morgan Hill. This 24-hour fitness studio is in the same shopping area as Five Guys Burgers, Peet’s Coffee and Chipotle. Pictured are owners Russ and Jaime Allen, their staff and members of the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce. To join the Chamber, call (408) 779-9444.  

The South County is growing by leaps and bounds. Many residents commute to jobs in San Jose and parts north. Why not build new homes and businesses in the Coyote Valley, that empty stretch of U.S. 101 between here and there?

Here is a list of the recent arrests recorded from the Santa Clara County San Martin substation's log.

DEAR ABBY: I managed a retail store for 10 years, and I can relate to the shop owner who signed herself "Had It With Overindulged Kids". She could turn things around by creating a designated play area and market to the children by taking any opened items and placing them there for a children's testing ground.

Former Santa Clara County Supervisor George Shirakawa was arraigned Monday on one felony count of false impersonation, according to a press release from the District Attorney’s Office. The indictment filed last week by the Santa County Criminal Grand Jury alleges that the false personation occurred on or about and between May 1, 2010 and June 8, 2010 Shirakawa falsely impersonated the campaign committee entitled "Neighbors for Magdalena Carrasco for Council 2010, FPPC 134822,” according to the press release. The indictment supersedes the previously filed criminal complaint which alleges the same criminal conduct, the release says.Shirakawa’s next court date is scheduled for Dec. 4, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. at the Hall of Justice in San Jose, the release says. 

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire) announced today that veteran firefighter Derek Witmer, 46, will take over as chief of the Morgan Hill Fire Department as well as the state agency’s Santa Clara Unit. Witmer, of Watsonville, was appointed to the position by CalFire Director Ken Pimlott, according to CalFire staff. Witmer will replace Steve Woodill, who retired earlier this year. Witmer has 28 years of fire service, starting at the Salispuedes Fire District in 1985, where he rose through the ranks to Captain, according to a CalFire press release. In 1997 Witmer joined CalFire when the Salispuedes and Freedom Fire District merged to form the Pajaro Valley Fire District, CalFire staff said. Witmer has since worked for two CalFire units - San Mateo/Santa Cruz and Santa Clara. At CalFire, he has served in a variety of assignments including Helitack, the emergency command center, training and, most recently, as the South Bay Operations Chief. In 2012, Witmer served on Incident Management Team 5 as Deputy Incident Commander, the press release says. “Chief Witmer’s wide ranging experience makes him uniquely qualified to lead the Santa Clara Unit,” Pimlott said. “Derek brings proven leadership, cooperation and innovative ideas to the position, and will serve the community well.” In addition to Witmer’s responsibilities as Unit Chief and MHFD Chief, he will also serve as fire chief for the South Santa Clara County Fire District. 

DEAR ABBY: I am divorced, successful, and the father of two teenage girls. I have been seeing my girlfriend, "Stella," for a year and a half. She also has two teenage daughters. When we met, Stella's divorce was becoming final, and her house was near the tail end of a foreclosure. The sheriff removed her from her home a few months later.