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February 3, 2026

Dry weather causes spike in wildfires

A lack of rainfall, making this one of the driest first four months of the year on record, as well as an early increase in fire activity has Cal Fire gearing up for a busy fire season this summer.

Police: Man arrested after trying to steal occupied vehicle

A man allegedly tried to steal a pickup parked at a Morgan Hill shopping center, while the vehicle’s owner was napping in the back seat. 

E-cigarettes may harm smoker, but not secondhand breather

DEAR ABBY: I work in a small office with two former heavy smokers who have now transitioned to vapor/e-cigarettes. My concern is that they "smoke" their e-cigarettes in the office constantly, and I don't know what chemicals I am now breathing secondhand.

Semi-Pro Football: Barnstormers outgun Rhinos, win fifth straight

The Central Coast Barnstormers semi-pro football team won its fifth straight game with a 51-41 victory over the visiting California Rhinos on Saturday at Gilroy High.

Attempted murder on Farrell Avenue

Gilroy Police Officers responding to calls about a large fight on the 200 block of Farrell Avenue at 7:54 p.m. Saturday discovered shots had been fired and one victim had been stabbed.

Dad anticipates tough talks with teenage daughters

DEAR ABBY: As a father of two teenage daughters, I have a question about couples living together. Do relationships that start this way have a higher failure rate than those that don't? What should be considered when a young girl has the "living together" question presented to her by a young man? And most important, what can I as a father do to help my daughters make an intelligent decision about this, other than just "load my shotgun" (LOL)?

Teen’s dating game plan begins with proving maturity

DEAR ABBY: I am a 13-year-old girl and my parents won't let me date. I believe I am mature for my age and won't do anything foolish. I don't know why my parents are being like this. Please give me some advice on how to persuade them. -- REALLY READY IN NEW HAMPSHIRE

Baseball: Bellistri, MH Mustangs win tourney title

Dante Bellistri pitched a six-inning two-hitter and went 2-for-3 with a double and run scored to lead the Morgan Hill Mustangs 9-and-under baseball team to a 4-1 win over Gap 2 Gap Baseball in the U.S. Specialty Sports Association TPR State Qualifier title game April 21.

Woman who married young wants do-over on teen years

DEAR ABBY: "Jake" and I have been married more than 20 years. I married before I was 18, and I'm not even 40 yet. Jake is seven years my senior. We have had our ups and downs, and although the last five years have been fine, I want more out of life than sitting home watching TV or hanging out with him.

Hot Ticket April 26, 2013

Backcountry Weekend: Henry W. Coe State Park opens the gate at Bell’s Station on Highway 152 east of Gilroy today and Saturday to allow visitors vehicle access to a remote and beautiful area. Details: coepark.net.

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