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December 9, 2025

FBI finds Garlic Festival killer’s target list

The FBI is investigating the Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting as a domestic terrorism incident. In making the announcement in Gilroy Aug. 6, authorities said Santino William Legan went to the event July 28 with more than 200 rounds of ammunition, and the killer had compiled a hit...

Local startup unveils fire-resistant home

In 2018, California suffered its most destructive fire season in history, with nearly 1.9 million acres burned. The Camp Fire in Butte County, which burned in November, scorched more than 18,000 buildings and killed 85 people. With wildfires becoming deadlier every year, a Morgan Hill-based...

Building continues downtown

Within the next couple of months, residents and visitors can expect to see some of downtown Morgan Hill’s flagship, high-profile construction projects transform into more dining, nightlife, shopping and lodging choices.

Forty-three Garlic Press criminals sentenced

Forty-three suspects from Operation Garlic Press - the 39-agency, 16-month undercover investigation led by Gilroy Police in 2011 - have been sentenced to terms in federal prison ranging from six months to 20 years. 

New ‘chophouse’ draws the crowds

Since Willard Hicks opened July 10, business has been brisk. The restaurant, located on Monterey Road just south of Third Street, fills up quickly. Right before the restaurant opens at 4pm, servers, bartenders and managers busy themselves with their preparatory duties. Shortly after 4pm, almost all the tables and bar stools are full.

Airport hangar thieves snag a Corvette

A remodeled vintage Chevrolet Corvette, two roll-away tool boxes and aviation equipment were stolen from two separate hangars at the South County Airport in San Martin.

MH ‘Most Wanted’ arrested in San Martin

Police arrested David Pena, Jr., 22, responding to a tip from a

Puppet artist performs in Morgan Hill

Nationally known author and performer Robin Riding brought her puppet-making, music and puppet show to Morgan Hill’s BookSmart on Nov. 16.  Riding sang along to her picture book, Mermaids Fast Asleep. Children had the chance to create mermaid puppets and perform a group puppet show...

Police blotter: Robbery, fraud, theft

A thief or thieves stole a black Ford Fusion from a spot on Bisceglia Avenue.

Llagas Creek flood control project is underway

Construction has begun on the first phase of a five-year, $180 million flood control protection project for the historic Upper Llagas Creek watershed, from Gilroy to north Morgan Hill. Federal, state and county officials participated in groundbreaking ceremonies Aug. 28. “When completed, this project will...

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