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April 9, 2026

Council approves habitat plan despite public opposition at meeting

Following a lengthy discussion that included robust opposition from members of the public who fear the Santa Clara Valley Habitat Plan will encroach on private property rights, the City Council unanimously approved the 2,800 page ordinance at Wednesday’s meeting.

Q&A with Council candidate Marilyn Librers

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Two incumbents, two political newcomers for city council

Four candidates will vie for the Nov. 6 election for two seats on the Morgan Hill City Council. Incumbents Larry Carr and Marilyn Librers are running to hold onto their seats, and political newcomers Joseph Carrillo and Matthew Wendt are challenging them for the next four-year term which starts at the end of this year.

Q&A with Council candidate Matt Wendt

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Q&A with Council candidate Larry Carr

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Doctor charged with illegal drug sales

A top administrator of Santa Clara County’s health plan was charged with 18 felonies this week, accused of trading prescriptions for addictive drugs - including Oxycontin - in return for cash and methamphetamine, according to authorities from the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s office.

Mom accused of using daughter to steal from Safeway out on bail

Marcy Erico, the woman who allegedly used her 10-year-old daughter to steal groceries from Safeway, is out of custody on $50,000 bail following a hearing related to the case Tuesday, authorities said.

VOLLEYBALL: Bulldogs, Acorns both win in four Tuesday

Live Oak moved above .500 in Blossom Valley Athletic League Mount Hamilton Division play with a closely contested 3-1 (18-25, 27-25, 26-24, 25-22) triumph over Evergreen Valley on Tuesday night.

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