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January 31, 2026

Jewish Center to host Nov. 28 Chanukah celebration in Morgan Hill

Chabad South County Jewish Center invites the community to participate in a celebration of Chanukah Nov. 28 at the Morgan Hill Downtown Amphitheater. The outdoor event is free and open to the public. The celebration goes from 4-5:30pm. “We are so grateful to be able to...

Providers ready to ramp up services in wake of ruling

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As the news broke on June 24 that the Supreme Court had overturned Roe v. Wade, local healthcare activists and politicians reflected the general sentiment that reverberated across Santa Clara County: anger, sadness and shock. But in the midst of the emotional turmoil, local...

Letter: Inaction on transportation problems is deadly

Whenever I read about another fatal crossover collision I remember giving the eulogy for Morgan Hill’s Janet Graham at her church. The San Benito County Health Nurse was killed in one of these on Hwy. 25 before COG “leaders” decided to install center dividers.  I...

Sports Roundup: Gilroy cross country star Guzman races to 25th in state

Gilroy HS Boys Cross Country Senior Josh Guzman finished fourth at the CCS Division II finals on Nov. 16 on the Crystal Springs course in Belmont. That qualified him for the CIF State Meet in Fresno on Nov. 30, his third straight CIF State Meet...

Family charged with running brothels in Santa Clara County

Authorities charged members of a San Jose family with running a satellite of brothels—including locations in South Santa Clara County—that were trafficking dozens of women and bringing in about $1 million a year. Multiple co-defendants face felonies related to their operation of a network of...

Agency mulls Gilroy’s annexation request

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A plan to annex 55 acres of land into Gilroy’s city limits, which could eventually house 307 residential units, may be considered in early 2023 after more than 20 years in the works. Known as the Wren Investors and Hewell Urban Service Area Amendment, 50...

Local Scene: Gavilan piano competition opens, Gallery 1202 opens new exhibit

Youth piano competition seeks entries The Gavilan College Music program is hosting its annual youth piano competition for students in the fifth-12th grades. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, 2021’s competition will be entirely virtual.   On the day of the competition, judges will be at the Gavilan...

South Valley Civic Theatre’s ‘Matilda’ brings childhood joys, struggles to the stage

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Generations of families have grown up with the wacky and whimsical works of Roald Dahl, engrossed in the tales of impossibly large peaches, Wonka Bars and friendly giants. South Valley Civic Theatre is drawing from the mind of the literary icon, bringing a young genius...

Convicted pimp sentenced to 104 years for trafficking Gilroy woman

A Watsonville man was sentenced to 104 years in prison Tuesday after being convicted of pimping, trafficking and abusing a Gilroy woman over a period of several years, according to authorities.

Brilliant blooms: Flower breeder showcases the latest trends in home gardening

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The “future of work” has accelerated due to the Covid-19 pandemic, with many workers ditching the commute and instead setting up their home offices. With people spending more time at home, many want their space to be more visually pleasant. So, they turn to the brightness...

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