U.S. track stars ready for battle; Jamaican team will provide stiff competition
Almost lost in the commotion over the 100-meter runoff that didn't materialize between Allyson Felix and Jeneba Tarmoh at the U.S. Olympic trials was an array of world-class races and enough noteworthy leaps and bounds to suggest the team will come close to its goal of 30 medals at the London Games.
Coffee with the mayor, assemblyman July 14
Coffee is on Morgan Hill Mayor Steve Tate Saturday, July 14, from 10 a.m to 11 a.m. at BookSmart. Join the mayor and his special guest Assemblymember Luis Alejo, who will be representing Morgan Hill in the legislature starting 2013. It’s an opportunity to ask the mayor or assemblymember any questions you may have and offer suggestions or ideas. BookSmart is located at 80 East Second Street, Morgan Hill.
Venue change for Silicon Valley Youth Classic
Ten locals will begin practice Friday for he 38th annual Charlie Wedemeyer Silicon Valley Youth Classic All-Star football game, which is just two weeks away.
Law enforcement ups DUI patrols, starting today
The Fourth of July is one of the deadliest holidays of the year due to alcohol-impaired driving crashes, according to county press release sent out today.
No searches planned for Sierra on the Fourth
No volunteer search efforts to find missing teen Sierra LaMar are scheduled for Wednesday due to the Independence Day holiday, according to her family.
Register now for Aviation Technology Program at Gavilan
Students seeking careers in aviation and aviation maintenance should enroll now for fall classes in the Gavilan College Aviation Maintenance Technology Program.
Updated: Man arrested for child porn a local IT professional
Hed: Updated: Man arrested for child porn
Red Phone: What are the rules on fireworks?
“Dear Red Phone, You know what really chaps my hide? My neighbors launching fireworks at all hours of the night this Fourth of July (and often the next day, too!) Can you remind people the rules about lighting fireworks at your home and how to dispose of them? I sincerely appreciate it.”
Baseball: Morgan Hill Mustang All-Stars set for championship game against Blossom Valley
The Morgan Hill Mustang B will have to play one more game to clinch the NorCal Central Region championship after falling to Blossom Valley No. 2 by the score of 6-3 on Tuesday.
Convicted of embezzlement, jailed ex-cop collects pension
Convicted ex-cop Ray Wood has a safety net – courtesy of taxpayers and his own contributions toward the state retirement system – to help pay off the restitution he owes for embezzling from the local police union.







