$18,000 embezzled from Garlic Festival
Something stinks in the aftermath of the Gilroy Garlic Festival, and no, it’s not of garlic.
Suspect in Joshie’s hit and run in court today
Upcoming court dates for crimes and matters. All hearings are scheduled for South County Courthouse in Morgan Hill, unless otherwise noted.
School board race heats up
By the end of the day, Morgan Hill will have a better idea of who wants to become a trustee, leading the way in education decisions for the next four years.
Three more arrested in string of burglaries
Three more arrests add to the pile of recent suspects allegedly caught in a series of burglaries in Morgan Hill, police said.
Scrapbook Aug. 6-10, 2012
ENGAGEMENT: Flores/Anderson: Melissa Ann Flores and James Oscar Anderson are excited to be planning a June 15, 2013 wedding.
County asks voters to increase sales tax to fund services
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors passed the second and final reading of an ordinance that will ask voters to increase the sales tax by one-eighth cent in November, increasing the local tax rate from 8.375 percent to 8.5 percent. The board voted 4-0 Tuesday, with South County’s Supervisor Mike Wasserman absent.
Dog found with a brick tied to its legs in Uvas Creek
A small honey-colored dog was found three days ago in Uvas Creek in Christmas Hill Park with her head barely above the water because a brick had been tied with rope to her small hind legs, said Hector Beltran who rescued the pup.
Safeway ends gas promotion after losing Dixon case
Safeway Inc. has ended a discount promotion at its gas stations nationwide, apparently in response to a legal dispute over a single station in Dixon.
Tiny mussels are big trouble for California
They are just two tiny mussels but they are dealing a big hurt to California lakes and rivers.
POTW: Billy-Jean
Billy-Jean is a 3-year-old terrier mix who is sweet, smart, quiet and good with other dogs. She loves to play fetch. She has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since June and would love to find a home. If you are interested in adopting this or any other animal, please call (408) 686-3900.









