The family of Tara Romero, the 14-year-old Morgan Hill girl who was mistakenly targeted in a drive-by gang shooting last year, is “ecstatic” that city staff and members of the community are supportive of a public art project memorializing the fallen teen.
Community volunteers will offer outreach and camaraderie at the upcoming Project Homeless Connect from noon to 4 p.m. Friday at the Gilroy Compassion Center, a burgeoning homeless shelter located at 8425 Monterey Road that serves South County.
The Freedom Fest Bike Classic is back in Morgan Hill for the third year in 2012, offering a list of events that are suitable for kids, families, cycling hobbyists and even experts.
A Facebook post by someone posing as Sierra LaMar asking to "please call police he's coming back" and listing a Saratoga address, has been ruled a hoax by the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Department according to other news reports.
As the city gets closer to building a permanent, public trail to the top of Morgan Hill’s landmark El Toro Mountain, residents at the base of the hill are worried the project will destroy the ambiance of a quiet neighborhood where children play in the street and deer get lost in backyards.
“Red Phone, back on May 4, you reported that Five Guys Burgers and Fries signed a 10-year lease to open in the former D’Vine Jazz and Wine location in the Madrone Village Shopping Center. But, the other day on my way to Red Robin for a burger – yes I love burgers – I stopped by to check on the progress. Much to my chagrin, there’s a sign out front that says “Space Available.” Did the deal fall through? Are they still planning to open up here? Please shed some light as I can’t wait for it to open?”