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April 8, 2026

Local students named National Merit semifinalists

Seven Morgan Hill students and two Gilroy teens have been named as semifinalists in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship program.

Gilroy Police blotter, June 12-18, 2023

June 12 • Vehicles were reported stolen on the 6500 block of Princevalle Street, 100 block of Hennessey Way and 700 block of Creekside Court. • Burglary was reported on the 1300 block of Porpor Court and 5900 block of Obata Way. • A sexual assault was...

Suspect in arson spree charged with 10 felonies

Daniel Catano, who is accused in a recent arson spree that includes more than a dozen fires and other crimes in Morgan Hill and Gilroy, was charged July 13 with numerous felony counts in Santa Clara County Superior Court.  Catano, 32 of Gilroy, was arrested...

Air quality rated ‘unhealthy’ for high-risk groups

Authorities continue to warn of harmful and deteriorating air quality as smoke drifts into the South Valley region from numerous wildfires burning in the Bay Area, Salinas Valley and beyond.

Professor brings world films to Morgan Hill every Wednesday

Every Wednesday at 2pm, Gavilan College professor Grant Richards welcomes community members to watch movies they typically can't see in local theaters. Hosted at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse, his “Afternoon with Grant” series has screened about 640 films since its inception, drawing movie lovers...

Local indoor masking requirements to remain in place

Santa Clara County health officials announced Feb. 9 that local indoor masking requirements will not be lifted on Feb. 16, which is the date the state will rescind its order. Instead, Santa Clara County will continue to base decisions on whether and when to lift...

Local Scene: City town hall; arts events

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City administrator holding town hall City Administrator Jimmy Forbis will host a virtual town hall on June 22 at 6pm. During the Town Hall, community members will have the opportunity to ask questions regarding any City-related topic. To request Spanish language interpretation services for this meeting, contact...

Gilroy Little League softball teams shine, aim for continued growth

In areas of the country where travel ball teams are ubiquitous, Little League softball struggles with numbers and participation.  Girls start off in T-ball and stay with their local rec/comp team before hooking up with a stronger travel ball squad by the time they’re 10...

Mayors: ‘Cannot reopen’ without more virus testing

The mayors of Morgan Hill, Gilroy and 14 other cities signed a letter asking Santa Clara County officials to substantially increase COVID-19 testing capacities before reopening communities to normal business.

Gilroy artist’s work to be sent to the moon

Louise Shields is going to the moon. The Gilroy artist was chosen to have a digital copy of her work as part of a time capsule that will be brought on board a lunar lander scheduled to launch on a SpaceX rocket in May. LunARC, a...

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