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Although the weekend storm brought less rain than expected – .35 inches in most parts of Gilroy and Morgan Hill, according to National Weather Service statistics – the recent wet conditions have provided a “glimmer of hope” for area ranchers.

The Santa Clara Valley Water District’s rain gauge at Uvas Canyon Park measured 1.62 inches of rain in the last week, and the gauge at Loma Prieta hauled in 0.95 inches, according to a report from the Santa Clara County Farm Bureau.

Haleigh Dalke arrives at Gilroy High for zero period at 7 a.m. to start the laundry list of items she does each day.

A nonprofit agency, a winery, a teacher and several volunteers have one thing in common: a spice for Gilroy life. The annual Spice of Life awards given out by the Chamber of Commerce are a tribute to the people, community and businesses that make Gilroy great. While honorees’ vocations run the gamut, they all believe in paying it forward to the community where they volunteer, work and live. The Chamber will hold its awards dinner Saturday at San Juan Oaks Golf Course. Here’s a look at the recipients.

South County was hit with about a half inch of rainfall today, Thursday, and there is more to come, according to forecaster Bob Benjamin of the National Weather Service.

In an effort to help raise funds for a local family that lost its home and belongings to a fire, the City of Morgan Hill’s Youth Action Council will host a Zumba Fitness fundraiser Feb. 7 at the Community Cultural Center.

New superintendent for Christian schools

The Santa Clara County Open Space Authority and the nonprofit Sustainable Agriculture Education (SAGE) are teaming up to save portions of the 7,500-acre Coyote Valley from development and foster increased agricultural use for current farmers and a new generation of growers and ranchers, according to a press release from the OSA.