Letter: Central Fire is not the solution for South County fire service
In his Letter to the Editor on April 11, City Council member Zach Hilton misleads readers with several observations and assumptions. He makes erroneous claims about existing Cal Fire service.
And he overlooks some facts that make his support for proposed changes without logic or...
Gilroy smoke shops cited for selling flavored tobacco, magic mushrooms
Authorities recently cited four Gilroy businesses for illegally selling flavored tobacco products and items containing hallucinogenic psilocybin, Gilroy Police said.
The Gilroy Police Department and the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration recently performed a targeted enforcement operation at local smoke shops suspected of...
Morgan Hill man accused of leading insurance fraud scheme
A Morgan Hill resident and former insurance agent orchestrated a large-scale insurance fraud scheme that ripped off victims to the tune of more than $1.4 million, according to authorities.
Five people were charged recently with felonies related to the fraud scheme, says an April 10...
South County native Dustin Wolf sparkles in leading Calgary to crucial win at San Jose
Monday night’s road game in San Jose against the struggling Sharks was a must-win for Calgary. The Flames were in a last-ditch effort to catch the Minnesota Wild in the race for a playoff berth.
The Sharks dominated early but Calgary’s netminder Dustin Wolf, a...
SVCT brings door-slamming comedy to local stage
Mistaken identities, slamming doors and a Scottish hitman in a kilt are just a few of the comedic elements audiences can expect in South Valley Civic Theater's upcoming production of “An Unnecessary Farce,” opening April 26.
The plot revolves around two inept police officers conducting...
Gilroy softball wins eight of nine, including shutout of Hollister
The Gilroy softball program rose to new heights last year and is continuing to excel again this season.
After solid campaigns in 2022 and 2023, the Mustangs really took off. In 2024, they went 21-7 and competed in the Central Coast Section Open Division playoffs,...
Editorial: Earth Day is more than a celebration—it’s a call to action
People globally celebrate Earth Day on April 22, recognizing the urgent need to help our planet. What began in 1970 as a grassroots environmental movement in the United States has since grown into the largest secular observance in the world, involving more than a...
Morgan Hill author’s eco-thriller explores climate activism, motherhood, morality
In her new novel “Fallout,” local author Jordan Rosenfeld weaves a narrative of environmental activism, maternal grief and moral complexity through the interconnected stories of two women navigating a world threatened by corporate pollution and climate change.
The “eco-thriller,” which Rosenfeld has spent nearly a...
Sports roundup: Gilroy softball battles CCS’s best team into extra innings
Christopher HS baseball (9-7 overall, 3-3 BVAL Mt. Hamilton)
Recent results: Lost 3-1 vs. Branham; lost 3-2 at Branham
Upcoming games: 4pm April 25 vs. Westmont; 11am April 26 at Gilroy
NOTES: Freshman Liam Aragon had two hits in the 3-2 defeat to the Bruins.
Christopher HS softball...
The Wolf Watch: Calgary finishes strong but barely misses playoffs
A furious last-week push was not quite enough for Dustin Wolf and the Calgary Flames to catch either the Minnesota Wild or the St. Louis Blues for the final West playoff spot.
Down the stretch, Calgary coach Ryan Huska chose Wolf as his goalie in...
