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Starting May 1, a permit from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire) is required for any outdoor open burning in Santa Clara, Alameda, Contra Costa and the western portions of Stanislaus and San Joaquin counties. The permit is required in CalFire’s State...

For the first time since they were eighth-graders at South Valley Middle School, Gilroy’s Owen Gallegos and Christopher’s Tobenna Ezeokeke will be playing on the same team.  That was made possible after both—along with Christopher’s Rickey Becker—were selected to play in the 13th annual North/South...

There is a national phenomenon called Blessing Boxes that within the last year, fueled by social media, has exploded into hundreds of cities. The boxes take many shapes and sizes but most are two- to three-feet square, and offer canned goods for free. This...

A San Jose Police officer who lives in Morgan Hill has been charged with multiple felonies connected to his use of his private security company to commit fraud, cheat on his taxes, steal wages and launder about $18 million, according to authorities.

When the Poppy Jasper International Film Festival rolls into South Valley next week, audiences will be treated to a diverse lineup of films, many created by local talent with deep roots in the host communities. Named one of the “25 Coolest Film Festivals in the...

Amazon Web Services Girls’ Tech Series Camp STEAM on Aug. 13 brought together more than 115 incoming sixth-grade girls from Gilroy Unified School District to inspire and motivate the students to pursue interests in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM).  Girls’ Tech Camp STEAM...

‘Tis the season for gift giving! Why do you suppose most every religion expressed in the United States of America in the 21st century—and there are countless religions—all have a season set-aside for “gift giving”?  Could it be that all who frame their lives around...

City officials say a housing proposal on Hecker Pass Highway does not meet the criteria for the so-called “builder’s remedy,” a provision of state law that allows developers to bypass local zoning requirements. On Oct. 31, Carlsbad-based Mana Hanalei LLC filed a formal application with...

Jan. 23 • A vehicle was reported stolen on the 8100 block of Kern Avenue. • A business was reportedly burglarized on the 6800 block of Camino Arroyo. • Grand theft was reported on the 8300 block of Arroyo Circle. Jan. 24 • A vehicle was reported stolen on...

Some Morgan Hill restaurant owners were surprised and confused by the sudden appearance in town Friday night of state officers who said they were there to enforce the governor’s Covid-19 regulations.